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Autumn Statement – the main points
Unsurprisingly, there were no changes to the rates and allowances for Income Tax purposes, VAT, Corporation Tax, Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. NIC charges for employees and the self-employed were eased and the Chancellor has bowed to lobbying by UK companies...
Check your National Insurance record online
You can check your National Insurance record online at GOV.UK to see: what you have paid, up to the start of the current tax year (6 April 2023); any National Insurance credits you have received; if gaps in contributions or credits mean some years do not count towards...
Autumn Statement 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered his Autumn Statement 2023 to Parliament. The Treasury news story ‘Chancellor backs business and rewards workers to get Britain growing’ provides a summary of the key points arising in the Autumn Statement, which includes...
Autumn Statement wish list
On the 22nd November, the Chancellor delivers his Autumn Statement 2023. Presumably, we should expect some give-aways as 2024 is an election year, although the real platform for potential easing of tax rates will probably be deferred until the Spring Budget 2024....
£1bn of business red tape to be removed
British businesses could save up to £1 billion a year as the Government confirms plans to remove unnecessary and outdated bureaucracy following our exit from the EU. The Government has announced amendments to several retained EU laws to ensure UK regulations are...
Second cost of living support payments
The second cost of living support payment of £300 is currently being processed. Most individuals receiving Department for Works & Pensions benefits will receive their payment of £300 between 31 October and 19 November. Recipients of Tax Credits should be paid...
Could you be due a £252 a year tax refund?
An unlikely organisation is promoting a way for its members to benefit from a claim for the Marriage Tax Allowance. For relevant couples, this can be worth £252 a year. Charlie Bethel, Chief Officer, UK Men’s Sheds, said: “If you have retired and your partner is still...
Boost your savings with government top-ups
Low-income earners are being encouraged to sign up to Help to Save to boost their savings by 50 per cent with government support. Existing customers have received £146 million in bonus payments since the scheme launched in September 2018 and HM Revenue and Customs...
How to reward your staff not the taxman
Whether we like it or not, the countdown to Christmas has officially started. And that means you may be thinking about treating your staff with a Christmas gift or an office party. But before you get carried away, it is important to look at the tax implications to...
Management accounting provides benefits in challenging times
In the ever-changing economic landscape, business owners are constantly faced with challenges that can impact the financial health of their enterprises. During such trying times, management accounting proves to be an invaluable tool, providing crucial insights and...