Act now to maximise your pension contributions
Making pension contributions before the tax year end can support retirement planning and improve tax efficiency. This article explains the considerations discussed at the time of publication and highlights why reviewing pension allowances and contribution levels remained important for long-term financial planning.
Changes made to Corporation Tax filing in September – what you need to know.
Changes to Corporation Tax filing requirements introduced new considerations for business reporting and compliance. This article explains the position at the time of publication and highlights why maintaining accurate company records and meeting filing obligations remained important for limited companies.
Business insolvencies up in August – is your business vulnerable?
Rising business insolvencies highlighted increasing financial pressure for many companies. This article explains the economic concerns discussed at the time of publication and highlights why cash flow management, financial reporting and proactive planning remained important for protecting business stability during uncertain trading conditions.
HMRC issues urgent warning to all UK businesses using HMRC portal to file VAT returns.
HMRC issued an urgent warning affecting businesses using its online portal to file VAT returns. This article explains the guidance available at the time of publication and highlights why reviewing VAT filing methods and digital reporting requirements remained important for business compliance.
Mini-Budget wreaks havoc on markets and the pound – but will you benefit?
The mini-Budget led to significant market volatility, economic uncertainty and changes to financial expectations. This article explains the situation discussed at the time of publication and highlights why reviewing financial planning and business strategies remained important during periods of rapid economic change.
VAT and COVID – what you need to know if you still have delayed payments outstanding
All deferred VAT payments should have been dealt with by now, but HMRC has flagged in its latest bulletin for August that if your business is one of those that still has not managed to complete the payments that have been delayed, then you could be facing a penalty....
Self-Assessment – it’s getting to that time again
Self-assessment is an annual event, and it is always towards the back end of the year that you need to start thinking about it. Many people will already be registered for self-assessment, but there are others who will need to register for the first time this year,...
End of the summer holidays – are you claiming all the benefits available for your children?
The end of the summer holidays is upon us and not only does this mean the children going back to school, but also a return to more normal work and family life as we head into the autumn. With prices going up at seemingly ever faster levels, are you getting all the...
PAYE round-up – what’s new and what you need to know
Dealing with PAYE is one of the main roles of any accounts department, and HMRC has been busy in this area over the past month, meaning there is plenty for businesses to know for the months ahead. One of the most pressing issues is that PAYE Settlement Agreements are...
Business grants – do you know what your business is entitled to?
Many businesses benefited from grants during the pandemic, but how many realise there are other grants they may be able to access at any time to help their business grow and thrive? In fact, there are a large number of grants available across the UK to help businesses...
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