Millions of new taxpayers will be created by the extended freeze on the income tax thresholds. In the Autumn Statement, the Government froze the thresholds until 2028 – two additional years on its original plans. The income tax thresholds for basic (20 per cent) and higher rate Read more…
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.
Investing in property can still provide a strong return, but it needs careful planning to achieve the best outcomes. Just buying new properties without a clear strategy would be risky. While it is true that rates of interest continue to increase, as do many of the costs associated with being Read more…
If you are an owner of a limited company, taking money out of your business using dividends is a mainstay of effective tax planning, thanks to an additional £2,000 annual allowance and lower rates than apply when taking money in the form of salary. However, there are restrictions on the Read more…
Card payments rocketed during the pandemic and that trend has continued since then. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), card payments account for four out of every five payments made. But as consumers switch, the soaring cost of accepting card payments is hitting retailers and adding to Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Announcements by the Chancellor – 17 October 2022 The markets have experienced considerable volatility as a result of the ‘Growth Plan’ delivered by the former Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng on 23 September. That made regaining economic confidence an urgent task for the newly appointed Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, who has delivered a Read more…
Corporation Tax to rise in April 2023: what you need to know The Prime Minister has announced that the Corporation Tax increase announced by the previous administration and then cancelled by the former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will take place in April 2023. What does the announcement mean? Companies with profits Read more…
