HMRC issues extension to deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions

15 Jun 2023

The Government has recently announced an extension to the deadline for individuals to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs), in a move that will benefit thousands of people across the country.  

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New HMRC service allows businesses to set up online payment plans for VAT owed

13 Jun 2023

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently confirmed that businesses that owe less than VAT £20,000 can now set up a payment plan online. 

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The ins and outs of pre-notification of R&D claims

12 Jun 2023

The UK Government has long encouraged businesses to invest in Research & Development (R&D) projects, believing it to be at the forefront of economic growth. R&D tax reliefs are, therefore, lucrative and aimed at both Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

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Constantly asked for pay rises? Here is what you need to know about pay in the UK

12 Jun 2023

As an employer, you will likely face the delicate situation of employees asking for pay rises. With the cost-of-living crisis and rise in inflation, these requests will have become more frequent as people look to keep up with spiralling living

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Changes to free childcare, but higher earners will still miss out

12 Jun 2023

In the Spring 2023 Budget, the Government laid out plans to shake up the current free childcare system – but many higher earners will be disappointed to find that the changes keep them excluded from the scheme. The existing childcare

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Trivial benefits in kind and the advantages they give to employers

12 Jun 2023

It is important for employees to feel valued in the workplace. A lot of the time, it is the little things that employers can provide to their staff that have the most substantial impact. One such ‘little thing’ is the

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Late interest penalties hit 1.4 million taxpayers – and it could get worse

12 Jun 2023

The 2020/21 tax year saw 1.4 million people charged interest on overdue tax payments – a 15 per cent increase on pre-pandemic figures. The data was released after a Freedom of Information request by investment platform, AJ Bell, but this

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Roadside charging – How to account for credit card payments

12 Jun 2023

With a growing number of company car owners using electric vehicles, many are deciding or being permitted to use company credit cards to pay for roadside charging. However, what are the implications of this for the employee and business alike?

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Car vs Van – Tax treatment of electric vehicles

12 Jun 2023

There have been several important tax decisions previously regarding the difference between vans and cars, but how do the different rules regarding electric vans affect their tax treatment? Let’s use a hypothetical: A Ltd has acquired a new electric company

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Corporation Tax: Upcoming filing deadlines and reminder about recent amendments

6 Jun 2023

Recent changes HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) made to the rate of Corporation Tax mainly affected larger businesses in the UK. 

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