HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are warning that fraudsters could focus on Self Assessment taxpayers. With the tax return filing deadline having just passed at the end of January, an email, phone call or text message that offers a tax rebate may appear more believable than usual. HMRC say that they have responded to 207,800 […]
The latest Labour Market Overview by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the following highlights for the final months of 2023. Vacancies decline yet remain above pre-COVID levels: The report reveals a continued decline in job vacancies, with the estimated number of vacancies in the UK decreasing by 49,000 in October to December 2023, […]
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car, these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]
It’s not too late to undertake some end of year tax planning. If you have some spare cash, an obvious tax planning point would be to maximise your ISA allowances for the 2023/24 tax year (currently £20,000 each). You might also want to consider increasing your pension savings before 5 April 2024. USE A LIFETIME […]
On top of the major changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief that took effect from 1 April 2023, there are yet more changes that take effect from 1 April 2024. The main change from 1 April 2024 is that most companies carrying out qualifying R&D will be entitled to a 20% expenditure credit. […]
DIARY OF MAIN TAX EVENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 Date What’s Due 1 February Corporation tax for year to 30/4/2023 unless quarterly instalments apply. 19 February PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 5/2/24 (due 22/2 if you pay electronically). 29 February 5% penalty imposed on 2022/23 income tax, CGT, class 2 […]
In recent weeks there has been a flurry of online activity discussing the new law that will require online marketplaces to report information about income made by their users to HMRC. The discussion has led to many people asking questions such as “Will I have to pay tax on the money I make from selling […]
Business valuation serves as a comprehensive assessment of your business’s worth. It goes beyond financial metrics and encompasses various factors that contribute to the overall worth of your business. Being aware of the value of your business and the factors that influence this can then inform and influence your decisions in crucial areas like attracting […]
In the dynamic world of managing a business, one of the most critical elements to success is effective cash flow management. Cash flow forecasting is a fundamental tool for business owners to navigate financial challenges and ensure sustained growth. In this article, we will delve into the importance of cash flow forecasting and talk about […]
Many of us make resolutions in January to try and reduce work-related stress and improve our wellbeing. But they can quickly fall by the wayside once we get back into the swing of work and running our business. Are there any simple practical steps you could take to improve your wellbeing and that of your […]
