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Why business owners should start using KPIs to drive success As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and miss the bigger picture. You might rely on gut feelings or a quick glance at your bank account to determine how well your business…
Companies House has rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime, following the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This could mean tougher consequences in the shape of financial penalties for companies that don’t…
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day. Therefore, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents to claim their Child Benefit. A claim can be made online and the first payment could be received…
What employers and employees need to know As of 1st October, new laws are in place to ensure that workers keep 100% of the tips, gratuities, and service charges they earn. This is a major development for employees in sectors such as hospitality, where tipping plays a significant role in…
Welcome to our October Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at the potential changes to Capital Gains Tax and pensions in this month’s Budget, checking your state pension entitlement, a scam letter warning from HMRC and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. POSSIBLE CAPITAL GAINS TAX CHANGES…
As HMRC intensifies its crackdown on National Minimum Wage (NMW) non-compliance, it’s vital to make sure you don’t fall foul of NMW laws. Compliance can have more complexities to it than many assume, and the risks of getting it wrong are significant. HMRC is focusing on SMEs It seems that…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a press release clarifying some common myths about whether or not someone needs to register to complete a self-assessment tax return. The basic requirement is that anyone who needs to complete a self-assessment return for the first time to cover the 2023-24 tax…
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be “painful” and the government would be making “big asks” of the country. He said that the country would need to be prepared to “accept short-term pain for long-term good”…
Welcome to our September Tax Update. In this edition we take a look at Inheritance Tax, Workplace Nurseries, Tax-Free Childcare Accounts, Hours Worked Reporting, Fuel Rates for Company Cars and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. SHOULD YOU PASS ON WEALTH NOW TO AVOID INHERITANCE TAX? Many wealthy individuals are…
Are your children moving on to Approved Further Education or Training? With GCSE results day behind us, many families are considering the next steps for their school-leaving children. If your child plans to continue in approved education or training, it’s important to extend your Child Benefit claim before 31st August…