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Are 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 MoreGood bookkeeping: A backbone of business success
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Regular bookkeeping ensures that your business’ financial transactions are accurately recorded, categorised, and updated regularly.
Read MoreIncrease to small company thresholds
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Thresholds based on a company’s accounts and employee numbers determine whether a company is categorised as small or not.
Read MoreMajor reforms to apprenticeships announced
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships and could be especially welcome news to small businesses.
Read MoreCould the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme be good for your business?
3rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:VAT-registered businesses normally submit their VAT returns and payments to HM Revenue and Customs 4 times a year.
Read MoreNew Companies House powers come into force
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:New powers for Companies House based on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) came into force on 4 March 2024.
Read More2024 – The year of the SME
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, comprising 99.9% of all businesses and supporting a staggering 27 million jobs across the country
Read More6 April - National insurance cuts – what they mean to your Business
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:The Spring Budget further extended the national insurance cuts first announced in last year’s Autumn Statement, bringing good news to all self-employed businesses.
Read MoreHigh-Income Child Benefit Charge changes mean benefits for more
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) has attracted a lot of criticism since its introduction because of the way it penalises couples that have a single high earner.
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 MoreVAT Flat Rate Scheme: Understanding the pros & cons
5th Mar 2024 | Posted by:The VAT Flat Rate Scheme operates by applying a fixed percentage to your turnover to determine the VAT payable to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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 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
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