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Spring Statement 2022
Exactly two years since the first lockdown was announced, the eyes of the public were firmly fixed on the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, as he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver his Spring Statement. Yet…
Becoming a Digital Nomad & The Benefits of Employing One
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the past couple of years have reshaped the working landscape. With many employees now working remotely either permanently or on a regular basis, and employers offering flexible working where it wouldn’t have otherwise been an…
Can you avoid the P11D process?
Every year employers across the UK submit an end-of-year report to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) outlining the benefits provided to each employee and director, which were not included in their wages. This report is sent using the P11D form,…
Most popular options available when setting up a new business
It’s a new year and many people who may have lost their jobs during the pandemic or have decided to take their life in a new direction, will be looking to start up a business. It could be a full-time…
New tax rules on holiday lets – What does it mean for owners?
It was recently announced that the Government would reform business rates relief for owners of second homes – resulting in some holiday let owners facing additional costs of up to £1,000 a year. The Department for Housing, Communities and Local…
Company directors banned for Bounce Back Loan fraud
Two company directors have been banned for a total of 21 years after they fraudulently claimed £100,000 in bounce back loans. Following an investigation by the Insolvency Service, Aamer Aslam from Huddersfield and Razwan Ashraf from Keighley were disqualified for…
Fears over move to MTD, as few take part in income tax pilot scheme
A pilot scheme using software in preparation for the next phase of HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative has seen a slump in users. Self-employed businesses and landlords with annual business or property income above £10,000…
Nearly half a million SMEs at risk of failing due to late payments crisis
According to a new survey from the Federation of Small Business (FSB), more than 440,000 small businesses could fail because of a new late payment crisis. The national small business organisation has called for the Government to step in and…
Top tax tips to help your business save money
Whether you are setting up a new business, or already have a successful, well-established company, there are many ways that you can save money through tax reliefs and allowances. Certain tax initiatives even allow business owners to save money that…
HMRC issues their latest employer bulletin
The latest version of the Employer Bulletin has now been released by HMRC. This edition has articles including: Health and Social Care – National Insurance contribution increase National Insurance holiday for employers of veterans Reporting benefits and expenses in real-time…