Can hybrid working boost your business?
The pandemic brought a lot of changes to our businesses, some good and some bad. One that has continued to be a topic of conversation is the desire for more people to be able to work some, or all, of the time from home. If your business requires people to be onsite –...
BoE base rate rises – has your business account kept up?
BoE base rate rises – has your business account kept up? The Bank of England (BoE) has raised rates 13 times in a row to June this year, with the base rate reaching 5% - a level not seen since 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. Mortgage rates and loan rates...
Pension Carry Forward rules are now more beneficial
The Chancellor made some major changes to the pension rules in the March Budget, and one key amendment has made using something called ‘Carry Forward’ rules much more beneficial for pension savers. How does Carry Forward work? The Carry Forward rules allow you...
Check your PAYE code is correct for this tax year
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....
Could you benefit from a free Government midlife MOT?
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...
Base rate rises again – what it means for business
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...
Highest rate of tax will be paid by more people after the top threshold is reduced in the budget
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...
How Your Business Can Benefit From Using a Payroll Service
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...
Childcare benefits with a sting in the tail for high earners
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...
Pension changes make retirement saving more attractive
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%....
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