10-07-2025
The Employment Allowance – what you can claim
As of April 2025, more employers can claim the increased £10,500 Employment Allowance thanks to relaxed eligibility rules. This increase will help employers reduce some of the impact of the recent Read more..
10-07-2025
The impact of frozen personal allowances
The impact of frozen personal allowances often leads to fiscal drag, a situation where individuals pay more tax as their earnings rise without a corresponding increase in allowances.
This occurs Read more..
10-07-2025
Goodbye remittance basis hello FIG
Since 6 April 2025, the remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) has been replaced by the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime. This shift marks a significant change, Read more..
10-07-2025
Struggling to fund your July tax payment?
The second 2024-25 payment on account for self-assessment taxpayers is due on 31 July 2025. If you are finding it difficult to meet this tax bill, there are options available to ease the Read more..
10-07-2025
File and paying CGT after property sales
Capital Gains Tax on certain residential property sales must be reported and paid within 60 days to avoid penalties and interest.
The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is Read more..
10-07-2025
Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NIC
Employers must act now to meet the deadline for paying Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 to avoid HMRC penalties. These contributions are due by 19 July 2025 if paying by post, or by 22 July 2025 for Read more..
09-07-2025
Tax Diary August/September 2025
1 August 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 October 2024.
19 August 2025 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 August 2025 (If you pay your tax electronically the Read more..
09-07-2025
Being paid directly is not a confirmation that you are an employee
A Tribunal has provided a landmark ruling over employer-employee status in the context of direct payments made under the Care Act 2014, ruling that an LA was not in fact the direct employer of a Read more..
07-07-2025
Autumn Budget 2025: What Changes Might Be on the Horizon?
As we look ahead to the Autumn Budget 2025, it is clear that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will be under pressure to balance public expectations with fiscal reality. A combination of reduced growth Read more..
07-07-2025
Why exit planning matters – even in the early years of your business
Starting and growing a business is an exciting and demanding challenge. It is easy to focus all your energy on immediate goals like winning customers, generating income, and keeping cash flow under Read more..
03-07-2025
Do you have additional income streams?
Side income over £1,000 may mean filing a tax return. HMRC is urging part-time earners to check their tax position for 2024-25, especially if they earn from casual work, renting, or crypto.
If you Read more..
03-07-2025
Setting up a payroll scheme
Registering for payroll is essential when hiring staff. From HMRC registration to legal compliance, getting payroll processes right ensures your team is paid correctly and your business avoids Read more..
03-07-2025
What if you no longer need to submit a tax return
You must tell HMRC if you no longer need to file a tax return. Whether you have stopped trading or no longer rent out property, notifying HMRC early avoids penalties and keeps your records up to Read more..
03-07-2025
Tax returns for a deceased taxpayer
You may need to submit tax returns for someone who has died. As the personal representative, you are legally responsible for reporting income earned before and after death.
This person, known as the Read more..
03-07-2025
Pension contributions, net pay or relief at source?
Your pension scheme type affects your tax relief. Workplace pensions offer tax benefits, but the method used, net pay or relief at source, changes how and when you get them. Your employer or pension Read more..