For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
Higher rate taxpayer? How to prepare for the end of the tax year
The end of the financial year is coming. 5 April is crunch time for making businesses and individual estates as tax efficient as possible.
HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for owners.Continue reading
Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages
Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.
Making Tax Digital – Your questions, answered
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is designed to simplify the tax process for business owners.
Government to change tax law twice before election – How to prepare
The Chair of the Conservatives, Richard Holden, has said that there could be two more changes to UK tax law before the election – which is expected to be called in the latter part of this year.
Attention UK Taxpayers – do you understand the 500T tax code?
The 500T tax code in the UK is a temporary, non-cumulative code used by HMRC when they lack information.
Management accounts – Why SMEs should embrace regular reporting
Consistent financial reporting needs to be a core part of your financial strategy to ensure sustainable business growth.
Debt management strategies for SME business owners
Although it can have negative connotations, debt is inevitable for most businesses.