Understanding economic changes: How recent events affect businesses Data releases in recent weeks from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) coupled with Bank of England decisions might make recent news about the economy seem a bit confusing. Understanding how this news affects businesses is important so let’s break it down.…
How to defend your business from e-mail compromise E-mail phishing attacks that target senior leaders and finance personnel in the business are on the increase. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published guidance aimed at helping small to medium sized businesses to deal with Business Email Compromise (BEC). The…
Unlock an extra £3,600 in State Pension Did you know grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members can claim extra National Insurance (NI) credits for helping care for children? These credits can add up to £3,600 per year on your state pension! Who qualifies? Parents who don’t live with the…
Welcome to our February Tax Update In this edition we take a look at year-end tax planning, ISAs, pensions, CGT, more R&D changes on the horizon and paying your personal tax bill. YEAR-END TAX PLANNING It’s not too late to undertake some end-of-year tax planning. If you have some spare…
In recent weeks there has been a flurry of online activity discussing the new law that will require online marketplaces to report information about income made by their users to HMRC. The discussion has led to many people asking questions such as “Will I have to pay tax on the…
WIN a bottle of Dom Pérignon! In the build-up to Christmas, we’re raising money for the MND Association, so first off, we’ll give you the link to our JustGiving page – CLICK HERE We are doing this in memory of a dear friend and work colleague who sadly passed away…
In the digital era, leveraging digital marketing offers a multitude of advantages that empower businesses to flourish and outpace their competition. Let’s take a look at the various ways in which digital marketing can be a game-changer for your enterprise. Cost-Efficient Marketing Solutions: Digital marketing presents a more cost-efficient alternative…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare budget a boost by opening a Tax-Free Childcare account. Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to help with childcare costs for school holiday clubs, breakfast or after school clubs, childminders or nurseries. You can get up to £500 every 3…
A Warning from HMRC The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is alerting Self-Assessment customers to be vigilant against scam texts, emails and phone calls from fraudsters. As the deadline for submitting Self-Assessment tax returns for the 2022-23 tax year (31st January 2024) approaches, scammers are targeting unsuspecting individuals by posing…
A Strategic Approach The concept of a circular economy (CE) has emerged as a groundbreaking model of production and consumption. It involves the shared responsibility of businesses in sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling materials and products for as long as possible. This approach not only addresses pressing global…