Millions at risk of being left behind by a cashless society
14 Nov 2019
According to the latest research, cash usage is declining throughout the world, with credit/debit cards, bank transfers and eWallets becoming the most popular method of payment during the last year.
Read Full StoryUK businesses could lose £195 million per day in workplace productivity
13 Nov 2019
According to new research, the UK economy could lose £195 million per day in wages because employees are spending an average of 1 hour 24 minutes every day being unproductive.
Read Full StoryNewly cohabiting parents warned over new tax charge
12 Nov 2019
Newly cohabiting couples, where at least one of the partners is a parent, have been warned by a leading insurer to be aware of a new tax charge, if either earns more than £50,000 a year. NFU Mutual has said that cohabiting couples need to be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge, […]
Read Full StoryPension holders to be refunded £54 million of overpaid tax
12 Nov 2019
New figures released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed that it handed back more than £54 million to people who had overpaid tax on pension withdrawals in the last three months alone. The latest quarterly data for 1 July 2019 to 30 September 2019 is the highest figure since pension freedoms were introduced […]
Read Full StoryBusinesses and contractors offered clarity on IR35
12 Nov 2019
With less than six months left until the introduction of the IR35 regulations in the private sector, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has finally released additional guidance to help clarify this complex area of taxation. From 6 April 2020, the off-payroll rules (IR35) are going to be extended across the private sector bringing large and […]
Read Full StorySpanish holiday home owners cautioned over post-Brexit tax impact
12 Nov 2019
With the UK currently set to leave the EU by the end of January 2020, anyone who owns a Spanish holiday home needs to be prepared for the impact of Brexit on taxation. Spanish tax law makes specific provision for EU/EEA residents that benefits people living in member states over others from outside the EU […]
Read Full StoryGrant scheme opportunities for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at work
12 Nov 2019
With the projected growth of electric car ownership in coming years, the Government is offering grants to support businesses who introduce charging infrastructure at their place of work. Provided by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based grant that offers support to companies with the up-front costs […]
Read Full StoryCountdown to the 31 January Self-Assessment Tax Return deadline begins
12 Nov 2019
Fewer than 100 days now remain until the 31 January 2020 deadline for the online submission of Self-Assessment Tax Returns. Self-Assessment Tax Returns must be completed in respect of most income that has not been subject to PAYE. This includes the following groups: Self-employed individuals Sole traders Partners Individuals in receipt of rental income Individuals […]
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