Specialist Tax News

Tax administration framework

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New measures will be introduced to strengthen HMRC’s data gathering powers. From 2025/26: Employers will be required to provide data on employee hours paid as part of their PAYE reporting; and Shareholders in owner-managed businesses will be required to include on their self-assessment tax return their percentage shareholding and dividend income from their company (separately […]

Specialist Tax News

Diary of main tax events December 2023 / January 2024

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Date What’s Due 1/12/23 Corporation tax payment for the year to 28/2/23 (unless quarterly instalments apply) 19/12/23 Employer PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for the month to 5/12/23 (due 22/12/23 if you pay electronically) 30/12/23 Submission of 2023/24 self-assessment return (if the taxpayer wants HMRC to collect the tax owed through […]

Business News

Autumn Statement 2023

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With a General Election looming on the horizon, Jeremy Hunt rose to deliver his second Autumn Statement as Chancellor in the knowledge that his latest measures could have a substantial impact, not only on the future economic success of the nation but the electoral success of his own party.

Business News

Funded and thriving: Understanding financing

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Financial initiatives to support business growth are continually being announced by the Government, local authorities, individuals and private-sector companies. Funding from private companies often aims to nurture specific industries, particularly high-growth sectors like technology, sustainable manufacturing and healthcare. They might target general growth or specific projects, such as the development of a new product. If […]

Business News

Watt’s up with HMRC? Understanding the new electric car charging rules

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The recent update to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) Employment Income Manual is a significant development for businesses and employees utilising company cars, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). The revised guidance now aligns with existing legislation, specifically, Section 239 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003, which states that reimbursements for expenses incurred in […]