Understanding your tax code
Your tax code tells your employer or pension provider how much Income Tax to deduct from your pay. It is set by HMRC, and you may have a different code for each job or pension. Most people with one
Salaried members of LLPs
Members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) are normally treated as self-employed for tax purposes. However, special rules can apply where a member's terms of membership are more akin to the
The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles
Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted since the Court of Appeal (CoA) took Tesco’s own operating and training manual as the definitive source on
Could exporting help your business grow?
Many small business owners assume that exporting is something reserved for larger companies with dedicated sales teams and substantial resources. In reality, advances in technology, online
Profit and loss accounts to be filed from April 2028
The Government has confirmed that important changes to Companies House filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028 (rather than April 2027), giving small companies and micro-entities
Further registration for Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being rolled out in stages for sole traders and landlords who complete self-assessment returns. Liability to register depends on the level of
Who is liable to pay ATED?
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a charge that applies to certain high-value residential properties held by non-natural persons (NNPs). It is designed to ensure that residential
Self-assessment tax penalties
If you are required to complete a self-assessment tax return, HMRC may charge penalties if you miss the deadline for making a filing or payment. There are also penalties if you fail to register on
Can you claim R & D relief?
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is designed to support companies that invest in innovation and seek to make advances in science or technology. The scheme offers businesses the ability to
When to consider voluntary National Insurance
Many people are unaware that gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record can affect their entitlement to the State Pension and certain state benefits. In some cases, it may be worthwhile to consider