Nobody likes getting a parking fine. But when a ticket is the price you pay for providing an efficient service to your customers, surely you should be able to get a tax deduction?
Could income tax and National Insurance become more closely aligned?
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has been looking in detail at whether income tax and National Insurance (NI) could become more closely aligned. With further reviews proposed, it looks as if the government is keen to progress this issue.
Improve your cyber security
We live and work in a digital age. UK consumers are the biggest internet shoppers in Europe and businesses are embracing digital technologies to become more productive. But our reliance on the internet is not without risk and we still need to work on our cyber security.
New savings allowance means no tax on interest for many
The introduction of the new Savings Allowance on 6 April 2016 means that the majority of taxpayers will not pay any tax on their interest.
Taxpayers short-changed by poor HMRC service
A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that poor HMRC service may mean some taxpayers have paid the wrong amount of tax.
Why some capital gains are more attractive than others
Rate changes in effect from 6 April 2016 mean that capital gains have become attractive again – unless you have the wrong type of gain, that is.
Brexit and Tax (Taxit?)
It seems an age since the UK voted to leave the EU but, with exit talks still to begin, it will be much longer before we really know the effects of the referendum result. There will, of course, be significant long term economic consequences and many areas of law will need to be adapted, but what are the possible tax consequences of Brexit for the UK?
Taylor-made support leads to new contracts
The most important aspect of a client’s relationship with us is that you benefit from the right advice and support based on the needs of your business, and you as a business owner. Over recent months, we have worked strategically with Barrow-based training provider Taylor Made Training to support them in growing the business.
Worth the sacrifice?
Auto enrolment staging dates are fast approaching… Could a salary sacrifice scheme be the most effective way to deliver tax savings for you and for your employees?
When (and when not) to sign a Gift Aid form
In April 2016, the Gift Aid declaration was changed by HMRC and, in certain circumstances, the taxpayer may be responsible for paying the tax reclaimed by the charity. This also applies to declarations that have already been signed.
Look forward to the Lifetime ISA… if you’re under 40
The future launch of the Lifetime ISA was perhaps the most significant announcement made in the March 2016 Budget. Now we have more detail about the product, some experts suggest that many 20 and 30-something taxpayers will turn their backs on the traditional pension as a way to save for retirement.
Making tax simpler for small businesses
The Office for Tax Simplification recently carried out a review of small businesses to make informed proposals on how the tax system could be made less complex for them.
Insights, ideas and inventions… Tax relief for Research and Development
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief can provide additional tax deductions and enhanced cash flow for companies who are eligible. HMRC has introduced ‘Advance Assurance’ to make it easier for small companies to check their entitlement.
The new generation of State Pensioners
Those who reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016 became the very first recipients of the new, so-called ‘flat rate’ State Pension. However, almost everyone is receiving a different amount to the headline flat rate of £155.65 per week.
Timing change for National Minimum Wage increases
The government has announced that new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage cycle will change from April 2017 so that both rates are amended in April each year.
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