Category: Industry News

2 minutes to readDespite the UK’s drive to reach net zero by 2050 being high up the policy and news agendas, the majority of SMEs in the UK do not understand how ‘carbon jargon’ applies to their businesses. So, what do these terms mean? Overcomplex   According to research by the British Business Bank (BBB) more than half …

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2 minutes to readChange to the National Insurance (NI) regime makes major demands on employers. It amounts to much more than making sure payroll systems are crunching the right numbers.  With NI contributions in an unusual state of flux, explaining all the ups and downs is likely to mean significant employee communication is needed, as well. The first …

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3 minutes to readTax year 2023/24 brings important adjustments to the way tax liability is calculated for unincorporated businesses. The change is called basis period reform. Do I need to know about this? Yes, if you operate as a sole trader or in partnership, and your accounting year end is anything other than 31 March or 5 April …

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2 minutes to readNew minimum wage rates took effect from 1 April 2022. There is, however, much more to minimum wage compliance than simply taking an annual increase on board. Minimum wage compliance falls to HMRC, which takes its responsibilities very seriously, and penalties can be charged for even inadvertent errors.  HMRC checks HMRC carries out checks on …

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2 minutes to readEmployment status and employment rights are knotty issues.  The employment status and associated rights of the workforce of Pimlico Plumbers Ltd have been battled out at the highest judicial levels for years. There is now another verdict. What is the takeaway message if you run a business with a labour force that doesn’t fit the …

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3 minutes to read  At the March 2022 Spring Statement it was announced that there is an increase to the Employment Allowance from £4,000 to £5,000 as of 6 April 2022. It is estimated that around 495,000 businesses will benefit from this increase being almost a third of all UK firms. Tax cut of £1,000   An increase …

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< 1 minute to readIt’s now a year since major change to the off-payroll working (OPW) rules. The OPW regime requires a decision on employment status to be made for tax purposes, broadly analogous to the decision required by the IR35 regime for those working through an intermediary, typically a personal service company. The government’s aim is that those …

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4 minutes to readJust over five years ago saw the introduction of the Spring Statements with the narrative that ‘The Chancellor will not make significant tax or spending announcements at the Spring Statement, unless the economic circumstances require it.’ Given the current economic circumstances it is therefore not surprising that the 2022 Spring Statement included some significant announcements. …

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3 minutes to readIf you sell or dispose of a property and make a profit on the sale, a “capital gain” will arise and you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The capital gain is calculated after taking the proceeds of sale and deducting the costs of acquisition and any enhancements costs, as well as incidental …

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< 1 minute to readThe Government is introducing a new tax on plastic packaging from 1st April 2022. The tax applies to manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging components that contain less than 30% recycled plastic. The tax will affect a very wide range of businesses due to its broad scope. This will apply to clients that import / …

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