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Managing a Business – Overcoming challenges

Posted on May 11, 2023 Posted in - Business News

As a business owner, it’s likely that your days are consumed with managing the day-to-day operations, leaving little time for your own business development. This may result in difficulties finding the right work-life

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Quarterly VAT return and payment deadline approaching

Posted on May 10, 2023 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business Advice, News, SMEs, Tax

Most businesses in the UK will need to submit VAT returns and payments every three months, with strict deadlines for these submissions set in place by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  

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VAT penalties for late filing or payments – be aware of the changes

Posted on May 9, 2023 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Business, SME, VAT

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has removed the default surcharge for late payments of VAT and replaced it with what is a new penalty charge. The way interest is charged has also been amended. Read more…

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P11D – Are you ready to report and pay tax on Benefits in Kind?

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

Benefits in Kind (BIK) cover a number of different perks or additional payments made by employers to their employees. They can include any of the following: Private Healthcare Loans Company cars Gym memberships

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Changes to the repayment of Student Loans begin in August

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

The way in which Student Loans are repaid is changing and employers need to be prepared. Currently, graduates and students who have taken out student loans are required to repay their loan when

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Fiscal drag bites on earners

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

Changes to personal tax allowances and higher interest rates have seen a growing number of people being affected by fiscal drag. Fiscal drag is the phenomenon where taxpayers are pushed into higher tax

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What is the Residence Nil-Band Rate? And why does it matter to you?

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

The Residence Nil Band Rate (RNRB) was introduced by the Government in 2017 and benefits families passing on their main property to a direct descendent. Since its introduction, millions of families around the

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Landlords are latest group targeted by HMRC ‘nudge’ letters

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

Residential landlords are the latest group to have been targeted in receiving ‘nudge’ letters from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The letters are part of a targeted ‘nudge’ campaign from HMRC to remind

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683,000 higher rate taxpayers opt out of child benefit as thresholds remain frozen

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) was introduced in 2013 and was set up to charge tax on individuals claiming child benefits who were earning a yearly income in excess of £50,000.

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Striking the perfect balance: Director’s salary and dividends for 2023/24

Posted on May 8, 2023 Posted in - Business News

As a business owner, determining the ideal salary for company directors can be tricky. Often, most directors will want to balance their salary and dividend payments to be as tax efficient as possible.

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