by James Hellyer | Nov 8, 2024 | Practical considerations
In an attempt to popularise the use of its app, HMRC is launching a new advertising campaign aimed in particular at 18 to 34 year olds. More than 1.7 million people are already using the HMRC app every month, which enables users to access services such as making a...
by James Hellyer | Nov 8, 2024 | Budget, National Insurance, PAYE
The upcoming increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) in the UK, set to rise from 13.8% to 15% from 6 April 2025, along with the reduction of the secondary threshold from £9,100 to £5,000, will significantly impact business costs. To mitigate these...
by James Hellyer | Nov 8, 2024 | Budget, National Insurance, PAYE
The proposed increases to the UK National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) set for April 2025 are expected to impact employers and employees significantly. Here’s how various sectors might feel these changes: Financial Pressures on Employers: With the...
by James Hellyer | Nov 8, 2024 | Budget
In this post we have outlined a few tax planning options that readers may want to consider following the October Budget changes. Capital Gains Tax Landlords will be relieved that the higher residential rate will remain at 24% until at least 5 April 2026. However,...
by James Hellyer | Oct 28, 2024 | Income Tax
HMRC have kindly reminded us – their online post of 23 October refers – that there are approximately 100 days (to 31 January 2025) to prepare and file a 2023-24 self-assessment (SA) tax return. In their post they say: “More than 3.5 million taxpayers have...
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