As a business owner, determining the ideal salary for company directors can be tricky. Often, most directors will want to balance their salary and dividend payments to be as tax efficient as possible. The 2023/24 tax year presents an array of factors to consider, such as income tax thresholds, National Insurance contributions (NICS), and personal […]

A new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence is being introduced by the Government to encourage businesses to do more to deter offending, which will ultimately protect themselves, consumers, and other businesses. The new legislation, which is likely to come into force by the end of 2024, will make it easier to prosecute a large organisation […]

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a partial reversal to the SME Research & Development (R&D) tax credit cuts in the recent Spring Budget after facing months of pressure. Startups had warned that the cuts, first announced last November in the Autumn Statement, would hinder growth for early-stage and research-intensive tech companies. The R&D tax credits and relief scheme […]

The abolition of the pensions Lifetime Allowance, (LTA) which was announced in the Spring Budget, releases people to save as much as they like into their schemes. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt abolished the allowance, which is the limit on how much people can build up in their pension pots over their lifetime while still benefiting from key […]

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a partial replacement for the Super Deduction that allows companies to write off 100 per cent of the cost of investment in one go. The Full Expensing scheme was announced in the March Budget. Businesses that invest in IT equipment and machinery will be able to claim back the cost […]

The Government has announced there will be greater scrutiny on the reporting of all crypto transactions, including for cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now require cryptoasset reporting in Self-Assessment tax returns by requiring separate reporting of gains and income. The changes will be introduced on the forms for the […]

Changes to the amount of Corporation Tax (CT) businesses pay came into effect on 1 April. From that date, the main rate of CT rose from 19 per cent to 25 per cent for the most profitable companies. Companies whose year-end is 31 March will pay 19 per cent CT for the whole of the […]

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has updated the rateable values of all businesses, and other non-domestic, properties in England and Wales from 1 April 2023. The Government levies the charge on offices, shops, pubs, and warehouses. In fact, most non-domestic properties will attract business rates. They may also be charged where only part of a […]

The Government has announced a shake-up in how Benefits in Kind (BIK) are paid. The move will allow tax agents to run payroll BIK on behalf of clients for the first time. The Government says it will help to reduce administrative burdens on employers and enable agents to support their clients more effectively. If an […]

Does your company or partnership currently hold or plan to hold residential property? If so, you may be liable to the ATED. Read below to find out more about this often-overlooked tax. ATED was introduced in April 2013 against high-value residential properties situated in the UK, worth more than £2 million and beneficially owned by […]