Jul 14, 2022 | Information, National Insurance, News, PAYE, Vault
A change in National Insurance contribution (NICs) levels comes into force at the beginning of July, which should save around 30m people £330 each, according to the Government. From July 6, the amount you can earn before you start paying NICs will increase, which...
Jul 4, 2022 | Expenses, FAQ, Information, Vault
International trading is something many businesses are involved in, whether it’s because you are selling your good or services abroad or buying raw materials in from overseas to help with manufacturing. Either way, exposing yourself and your business to currency risk...
Jun 27, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Expenses, FAQ, Information, Making Tax Digital, News, Tax, Vault
If you are unlucky enough to be fined for a late filing, then the way in which any appeal can be made changed as of May 7. Prior to this, HMRC had temporarily reintroduced the ability to bulk appeal late filing penalties for income tax in 2020 and 2021. But from now...
Jun 20, 2022 | Business Start Ups, FAQ, Information, Vault
Putting aside the tax money due each time you have an invoice paid is sensible planning, but is that money working as hard for you as it could be? Many current accounts are paying no interest whatsoever, and when it comes to savings accounts, you would still be...
Jun 9, 2022 | Business Start Ups, News, Tax, Vault
Some taxpayers must pay a tax more than once a year, and if this is you then you are facing a second tax bill before July 31. Those exempt from making a payment on account in July include those who had a self-assessment tax bill of less than £1,000 for the previous...
Jun 6, 2022 | Business Start Ups, Vault
Unincorporated businesses – including sole traders, trusts and those businesses working as partnerships, and anyone else that pays tax on trading income – face a major change that will affect the way and the time they are taxed on their profits. The so-called Basis...
May 16, 2022 | Expenses, Information, ISA, Tax, Vault
If you are one of those people who is always racing to use up your tax allowances, such as Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) at the last minute before the end of April 5, then you are not alone. But you could be making a big mistake. When it comes to mopping up tax...
May 9, 2022 | Business Start Ups, FAQ, Information, Making Tax Digital, News, QuickBooks, VAT, Vault
Anyone filing VAT returns from April 1, 2022 onwards now has to file their return digitally as HMRC’s Making Tax Digital reaches its next phase. All businesses registered for VAT – even if they have turnover below the threshold – must file their returns this way from...
May 4, 2022 | FAQ, Information, News, Vault
You may have already noticed when you are buying things online that you are now being asked to confirm your purchase in more than one way to improve security, and this is the result of the new Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) regulations which came into effect on...
Apr 26, 2022 | Information, Loans, News, Vault
The Bank of England (BoE) base rate rose to 0.75% in March in response to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rising to 5.5% – almost triple the BoE’s target of 2%. Inflation is set to continue rising throughout the year with the Russian invasion of Ukraine...
