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Tax implications: Limited company vs Sole Trader
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by: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.
Read MoreRevised Code of Practice for Flexible Working Requests Expected
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by:The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has released a final draft of a new Code of Practice on requests for flexible working.
Read MoreAre you getting minimum wage payments right?
27th Feb 2024 | Posted by:Last week, the government named and shamed 524 businesses for failing to pay the minimum wage to their staff.
Read MoreCompanies House increases registration fees
21st Feb 2024 | Posted by:From 1 May 2024 fees for registering a new company are set to rise significantly for the first time since 2016
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March 2024
21st Feb 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 March 2024
Read MoreNature benefits from new legal requirement for developers
19th Feb 2024 | Posted by:All major housing developments in England are now required to deliver at least a 10% benefit for nature
Read MoreYear-End Tax Planning: Maximising benefits for your business
12th Feb 2024 | Posted by:We are now within the final two months of the tax year, and for many businesses, the end of the tax year is also the end of the business’s financial year
Read MoreTax scam phone calls, emails and text messages
12th Feb 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have recently published updated their guidance on how to identify tax scams made by phone, email, or text.
Read MoreUnlocking efficiency and growth: The benefits of cloud accounting
12th Feb 2024 | Posted by:Over recent years, one of the revolutionary tools that has transformed the way businesses manage their finances is cloud accounting
Read MoreNo final decision yet on a digital pound
9th Feb 2024 | Posted by:The Bank of England and HM Treasury have published their response to a consultation on a digital pound that was started in February 2023.
Read MoreHMRC targets undeclared dividend payments
8th Feb 2024 | Posted by:Company directors suspected of earning dividends without declaring their taxable income are being contacted by HMRC
Read MoreSix-month alcohol duty freeze for pubs
5th Feb 2024 | Posted by:A freeze on alcohol duty in pubs announced in the Autumn Statement came into effect from 1 February
Read MoreGet ready for more R & D changes
5th Feb 2024 | Posted by:On top of the major changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief that took effect from 1 April 2023, there are yet more changes that take effect from 1 April 2024.
Read MoreAdapting to Change: Essential Strategies for Business Success
26th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Change is an inevitable facet of the business landscape. Whether prompted by technological advancements, market fluctuations, or internal restructuring, the ability to manage and navigate change effectively is crucial for sustained success
Read MoreInflation up but interest rate cuts still expected
22nd Jan 2024 | Posted by:Inflation figures for December show a small increase to 4% from 3.9% in November.
Read MoreHoliday pay and entitlement reforms
17th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.
Read MoreCountdown to Self Assessment Deadline 31 January
15th Jan 2024 | Posted by:With just over 2 weeks to go to the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging customers to file their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.
Read MoreHolidaymakers will be charged Greek climate tax
15th Jan 2024 | Posted by:The Greek government has introduced a climate resilience tax on accommodation booked by tourists, charged on a nightly basis
Read MorePaying tax on cryptoasset transactions
9th Jan 2024 | Posted by:HMRC recently launched a new campaign targeted at crypto investors as part of a crackdown on tax evasion.
Read MoreMinimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2024
9th Jan 2024 | Posted by: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.
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