Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in the world of finance. From chatbots to investment tools, many services now use AI to offer guidance. However, recent research shows that it might not be as reliable as it seems. AI sounds clever, but it can still get it wrong A 2025 study by the University […]
Retiring before you reach State Pension age (SPA) is possible, but it takes careful planning. The earlier you stop working, the longer your money needs to last, and the more pressure it puts on your pension and savings. Here are the key points to think about before you hand in your notice. Know when your […]
The tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax owed and collected, has long been a thorn in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) side. HMRC believe that last year, a total of £46.8 billion of tax was left uncollected, which equates to just over five per cent of the overall tax owed in the […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working to enhance compliance and improve efficiency with tax filings by implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. However, taxpayers still need to get ready for MTD before it becomes mandatory in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with gross income of £50,000 or more. With the […]
The way families make Child Benefit repayments to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is changing. From the summer, many families will have the option to report their Child Benefit payments and pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) directly through their PAYE tax code instead of filing a Self-Assessment tax return. How will it […]
57 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have warned of rising costs over the next quarter, according to Intuit QuickBooks’ latest Small Business Insights survey. Given this startling figure, all businesses should take care to manage cash flow constraints caused by inflation. Boost financial awareness across your staff Financial awareness should not just […]
The UK Government has confirmed that it will reduce green levies for energy-intensive industries. These cuts aim to drive growth in key sectors, such as manufacturing and clean energy. What are green levies? A green levy is an environmental charge added to energy bills to help fund renewable energy projects and reduce carbon emissions. For […]
While the 2025 Spending Review focused on long-term investment rather than introducing new taxes, the scale of spending suggests that future tax rises are likely. Where have the Government recently invested funds? The Chancellor pledged multi-year funding for health, defence and public infrastructure, setting departmental budgets until 2028–29. Key announcements included: Defence spending to rise […]
Many business owners are so focused on the day-to-day operations and future growth of their company that they overlook what would happen if a shareholder dies or becomes seriously ill. Without the right protection in place, your business could face major disruption, legal complications or even loss of control. What happens if a shareholder dies? […]
“What’s the most tax-efficient way to take funds out of my company?” is perhaps the most common question put to accountants by their owner-managed company clients. The answer used to be simple: “Take a salary up to the level of the personal allowance and take the rest as a dividend”. Unfortunately, we are no longer […]
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