The message from the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, in the days before he rose to the despatch box in the House of Commons to deliver the Autumn Statement was clear; he would be outlining billions of pounds of tax rises and spending cuts. These spending cuts and tax rises, he said, would affect everybody and were…
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Are you missing out on tax-free corporate investment allowances?
When it comes to running a business, you must keep up with the ever-changing industry you are a part of.
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Simplifying filing obligations
Are you aware of the change to filing accounts at Companies House? If not, there are penalties for mistakes, so it is important to ensure that you are up to date with the latest information on these changes.
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How to protect your business from inflation
Inflation has been described as paying £15 for the £10 haircut you used to get for £5 when you had hair. It is soaring at the moment and leaves business owners facing real problems. If they increase their prices, they risk losing customers, but if they peg prices, they put their profits and potentially their…
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How to keep workplace gifts tax-free this Christmas
The season of goodwill is just around the corner as Christmas approaches. It is a time of year when employers look to reward their staff for their efforts throughout the year. But they should be aware that certain tax, National Insurance and reporting obligations could apply. We want to ensure that you enjoy the festive…
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IR35 rules – What they are and why they matter
The status of IR35 or off-payroll working has caused some confusion since the repeals to reforms put forward by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng were subsequently scrapped by new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. IR35 is tax legislation designed to deal with a form of tax avoidance known as disguised remuneration, where individuals attempt to avoid paying the…
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