The Plastic Packaging Tax – also known as the PPT – will come into force from next year.Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
“Night-time economy”- is it back on its dancing feet?
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has recently revealed that due to the pandemic, 393,000 jobs have ended across the night-time economy.Continue reading
SMEs behind rapid rise in Research & Development tax relief claims
More small and medium-sized businesses than ever are taking advantage of the landmark Research & Development (R&D) tax relief scheme, it has been revealed.
Workers claiming Working Tax Credit urged to update their hours
Workers in receipt of Working Tax Credit (WTC), have been urged to check if they need to update their working hours.Continue reading
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: last chance to claim fifth grant
Today, 30 September 2021, is the last day self-employed workers can apply for the fifth and final Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant.
Do I need to rethink my IR35 strategy while there is a shortage of lorry drivers?
Due to Brexit, driver retirement and the enforced IR35 reform, there is now a shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK – around 100,000, according to some estimates.
MTD for Income Tax delayed until April 2024, HMRC confirms
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be delayed until April 2024, the Government has confirmed.Continue reading
Small developers invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding
Small and medium-sized developers have been invited to apply for up to £10 million in equity funding to build new homes.
Reduce your tax bill with these four ‘quick wins’!
It is all too easy to pay too much tax. That’s the case for PAYE employees with relatively straightforward financial affairs, but the risk is highest for people with more complex finances because they own a business, invest in property, or are a high earner.
Company insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed
Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping – partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Continue reading
