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New powers for Companies House based on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) came into force on 4th March 2024. The new measures allow Companies House to combat the criminal acts and money laundering being carried by criminals abusing the company registration system. These abuses have…
Are you or your employees making good use of Tax-Free Childcare? Tax-Free Childcare is available to working families to help them save on their childcare costs. However, many may not be making use of this provision and with the Easter break soon upon us, HMRC is encouraging families who have…
New policy paper published on Making Tax Digital A new policy paper has been released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment for sole traders and landlords. The new tax information and impact note supersedes the previous one and incorporates the changes…
Understanding the pros and cons of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme for businesses Value Added Tax (VAT) is a significant consideration for businesses. It impacts your cash flow, the amount of admin work needed, and even your overall profitability. One option available to businesses – with a VAT exclusive turnover…
In the Spring Budget on 6th March, one of the headline announcements by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt was a the further reduction to National Insurance. In this ‘Insight’ we take a look at what this means for Employees, Employers and the Self-Employed, with a look at the new National Living Wage…
On 6th March 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to Parliament. Headlines included further cuts in National Insurance Contributions for workers and the self-employed, a slight increase in the VAT registration threshold and an increase in thresholds to reduce the number of people affected by the high-income child…
Are you eligible for a £252 saving on your tax bill? With the tax year ending on 5th April, March is a good month to check whether sharing unused tax allowances with your partner could save you some money. HMRC says that March is the most popular month for Marriage…
In an announcement made on 19th February, the Government confirmed that twin-cab pickup vehicles with payloads of 1 tonne or more will continue to be treated as goods vehicles for both capital allowances and benefit-in-kind purposes. On 12th February, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) had updated its guidance on the…
In this ‘Insight’ we take a look at changes to the National Living Wage and National Insurance that come into effect in 2024. Are you getting National Living Wage payments right? Recently, the Government named and shamed 524 businesses for failing to pay the minimum wage to their staff. These…
Exploring the tax implications of trading as a Sole Trader against registering as a Limited Company When starting a business, or indeed as an established business, choosing the most suitable legal structure for your business is an important thing to consider. Two popular options are operating as a sole trader…