Jun 19, 2023 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, National Insurance, News, PAYE, Payroll, Pensions
Every employee working for a company has a Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) code which denotes how much tax you will pay in a year. If this code is incorrect, it could mean you are paying more or less tax than you should be, and may need to reclaim that money, or pay more....
Jun 12, 2023 | FAQ, Information, Pensions
Our cars go through MOTs each year once they reach a certain age, but have you ever thought of giving yourself an MOT? The Government is offering a free midlife MOT for those in their 40s, 50s and 60s to help them make the right financial decisions for retirement. The...
Jun 5, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, Information, News
The cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll across all areas of our lives now. While inflation has fallen very slightly this month to 8.7%, food prices remain stubbornly high, and the Bank of England (BoE) is expected to continue with its base rate rises until later...
May 8, 2023 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, News, Tax
Higher earners have been dealt a blow after the Chancellor changed the level at which the 45% additional rate of tax applies from £150,000 to £125,140. The move takes effect in the 2023/24 tax year and brings the threshold in line with the point at which the personal...
May 1, 2023 | Business Start Ups, FAQ, Information, PAYE, Payroll
Payroll services can be a great asset for business owners who want to ensure accuracy, reduce costs, and streamline payroll management. By using a payroll service, you can cut time spent on tax filing and other mundane tasks, save money by avoiding costly mistakes or...
Apr 24, 2023 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, News
Childcare benefits with a sting in the tail for high earners Up to 30 hours of free childcare per week will become available for any child older than nine months from 2024, when there is a staggered introduction starting at 15 hours in April 2024, rising to 30 hours...
Apr 17, 2023 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, News, PAYE, Pensions
Pensions got a major overhaul in the Chancellor’s Budget announcements, with an increase in the amount you can put into your pension each year and an effective removal of the limit that your pension can reach before facing significant penalties of as much as 55%....
Apr 10, 2023 | Grants, Information, ISA, News, Tax
The latest Budget on March 15 was a mix of wins and losses for people and companies around the country, with some considerable changes for pensions and the highest rate taxpayers thrown in. The personal allowances for the 2023/24 tax year were largely frozen once...
Mar 27, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Information, News, Tax
Major changes to the way businesses process goods moving between EU Member states and Northern Ireland where excise duty has been paid came into effect on February 13 and anyone dealing with relevant goods must comply. The new Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS)...
Mar 20, 2023 | Business Start Ups, Information, IR35, News, Tax
IR35 has been one of the most contentious pieces of accounting legislation since its introduction in April 2021 as HMRC works to prevent those it deems are employed by an organisation taking their income through a separate company. Previously, any large company...
