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Should you be paying tax on your side hustle?

17th Feb 2025 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Conventional approaches to work and earning an income are changing and with the cost of living ever rising, many now use various ways to make some extra cash outside of their main job

Companies House online services to move to GOV.UK One Login

9th Sep 2024 | Posted by: Brearley & Co Team

Last week, Companies House confirmed that their online services will move to the GOV.UK One Login beginning from autumn 2024.

Buying a second home: what should you think about?

24th Jun 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

As accountants, we are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home.

Reforms to leasehold properties becomes law

3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law and will affect owners of freeholds for leasehold properties as well as house builders.

Salary Sacrifice: A Win-Win for Business & Employees

12th Mar 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Salary sacrifice can be a useful tool for saving taxes for both businesses and their employees.

Tax implications: Limited Company vs Sole Trader

27th Feb 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

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.

Tax scam phone calls, emails and text messages

12th Feb 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have recently published updated their guidance on how to identify tax scams made by phone, email, or text.

Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2024

9th Jan 2024 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. For 2024, these increases are substantial. The increases apply to all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate.

HMRC clarifies tax on home charging of company cars

12th Oct 2023 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

HMRC has amended guidance on the tax treatment of electric charging of company cars and vans at residential properties

Tax Planning opportunities ahead of the new tax year

15th Mar 2023 | Posted by: Suzy Hill

The new tax year starts 6 April 2023, so you have limited time to consider your options and once we pass this date, the majority of the tax planning options for Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax purposes will cease unless actioned this month.

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