New research from wealth management firm Evelyn Partners has revealed that the majority of business owners with companies that earn more than £5 million annually are preparing for an exit. With 65 per cent of UK business owners contemplating the sale of their company, and almost half intending to do so within the next year, […]
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have struggled to access finance from banks for a while, with many having to turn to alternative lenders and sources to secure much-needed funding for investment. However, the scale of this issue has not previously been explored in significant detail until now. A new study has found that almost three-quarters […]
In June, the Bank of England (BoE) decided to raise the base rate for the thirteenth consecutive time to five per cent. A higher base rate has been introduced to combat inflation, which has recently fallen to 8.7 per cent but remains stubbornly higher than previous predictions. This rate of inflation is well above the […]
When it comes to retirement planning, one group that often finds itself at a disadvantage is the self-employed. Unlike their counterparts in traditional employment, self-employed individuals face unique challenges in setting up adequate pension arrangements. During the cost-of-living crisis, many are choosing to reduce private pension savings to meet everyday expenses. With more people choosing […]
The level of risk you are willing to take on when saving and investing can have a significant impact on the returns you achieve. While common sense would suggest that challenging periods, such as the kind that we face now, are the right time to de-risk your portfolio, many choose not to. Inflation and economic […]
With all of the changes to personal pensions in the Spring Budget, maximising the State Pension entitlement should not be overlooked. The full rate of new State Pension increased to £203.85 per week (£10,600 pa) from 6 April 2023; a 10.1% increase over the 2022/23 rate as a result of the “triple lock” being restored. […]
In the Spring Budget the Chancellor announced that “full expensing” – 100% relief for new, eligible plant and machinery – would replace the 130% super-deduction from 1 April 2023 for limited companies. This is in addition to the £1 million annual investment allowance (AIA) and will be available for expenditure incurred up to 31 March […]
The VAT Flat Rate scheme was introduced in 2002 to simplify VAT reporting for small traders, reducing the time taken to calculate VAT and prepare returns compared to normal VAT accounting. The thresholds for using (£150,000 pa) and exiting the scheme (£230,000 pa) have not changed since 2003. With the extension of Making Tax Digital […]
During the COVID pandemic the government relaxed the conditions to enable those working from home to be paid £6 a week tax free by their employer, or, where that was not paid by the employer, they could claim relief for £6 a week against their employment income for a tax refund from HMRC. Those relaxed […]
HMRC frequently warn taxpayers that when a tax avoidance scheme looks “too good to be true”, it probably is. They publish “Spotlights” on their website to alert taxpayers of schemes being marketed by promoters that are under scrutiny, and, in their opinion, do not work. Tax avoidance schemes need to be notified to HMRC under […]
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