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Buying a second home: what should you think about?
24th Jun 2024 | Posted by:As accountants, we are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home.
Read MoreFinancing business asset purchases: Lease, Contract Hire or Hire Purchase?
3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by:Choosing how to finance your new asset doesn’t have to be complicated. By considering your businesses cash flow, how long you’ll need the asset, and whether ownership matters, you can pick the best option for you.
Read MoreReforms to leasehold properties becomes law
3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by:The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law and will affect owners of freeholds for leasehold properties as well as house builders.
Read MoreWorkers urged to check tax codes following 'costly mistake'
31st May 2024 | Posted by:The government has urged millions of UK workers to check their tax codes following a 'costly mistake' which could result in lower salaries.The caution comes in the wake of incidents where workers have inadvertently paid too much tax on their earnings, despite not being at fault.
Read MoreNew planning rules reduce red tape for farmers
29th May 2024 | Posted by:New planning laws that have come into force simplify the conversion of unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops, and gyms.
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 June 2024
24th May 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 June 2024.
Read MoreWarning on scam letters impersonating Companies House
23rd May 2024 | Posted by:Scammers are targeting business owners using a letter asking for a £48 payment to access enhanced web filing on the Companies House register
Read MoreWorkWell: £64M Initiative for Workplace Health
13th May 2024 | Posted by:The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work.
Read MoreInvesting in an Unquoted Trading Company
13th May 2024 | Posted by:If you are considering lending money to, or subscribing for shares in, an unquoted trading company then, like many investments, there is always a risk that you may lose your money.
Read MoreUpdated VAT road fuel scale charges from 1 May 2024
23rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:From 1 May 2024, the VAT road fuel scale charges will be updated. The new rates will need to be used from the start of the next VAT accounting period that begins on or after 1 May
Read MoreAre training costs tax deductible for the self-employed?
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs have recently updated and clarified their guidance on training costs paid by the self-employed.
Read MoreSalary Sacrifice: A Win-Win for Business & Employees
12th Mar 2024 | Posted by:Salary sacrifice can be a useful tool for saving taxes for both businesses and their employees.
Read MoreTax 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreNational Minimum Wage - HMRC Offer Compliance Support to Employers
11th Dec 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has released their December issue of The Employer Bulletin with important updates on the National Minimum Wage and their offer of Compliance Support for employers
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