News Round-up December 2024 News Round-up December 2024 Double-cab pickups to be classed as cars under new HMRC policy HMRC has confirmed that double-cab pickups will be taxed as cars from April 2025, following the latest Budget announcement. This change, outlined in the Budget Red [...]
International Expansion for SMEs How SMEs can thrive through international growth SPOTLIGHT ON: International expansion for SMEs How SMEs can thrive through international growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often seen as the backbone of the economy, contributing significantly to job creation and innovation. [...]
Financial Planning for Major Life Events The importance of managing finances during life’s key moments SPOTLIGHT ON: Financial planning for major life events The importance of managing finances during life’s key moments. Life is full of significant milestones – whether it’s getting married, buying a [...]
News Round-up November 2024 News Round-up November 2024 Private school VAT could affect 55% of parents The rising costs of private education, compounded by the introduction of VAT on school fees in January, are expected to impact more than half of children in private schools. [...]
Autumn Budget 2024 Autumn Budget 2024 AUTUMN BUDGET 2024 INTRODUCTION Boxed in by Labour’s manifesto pledges not to increase income tax, employee’s national insurance and VAT, Chancellor Rachel Reeves instead had to raid other taxes, like capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), employer’s national [...]
News Round-Up October 2024 News Round-Up October 2024 New HMRC advisory fuel rates Updated fuel rates impact UK company-car drivers. These rates, which apply to petrol, diesel, LPG, and electric vehicles, are used to reimburse employees for business travel or repay the cost of fuel [...]
Choosing the right business structure How your structure affects tax and liability. SPOTLIGHT ON Choosing the right business structure How your structure affects tax and liability. Choosing the appropriate structure for your business is one of the first and most important decisions you will make. [...]
Handling a personal tax compliance check How to deal with a compliance check from HMRC SPOTLIGHT ON Handling a personal tax compliance check How to deal with a compliance check from HMRC. Personal tax compliance checks can sound intimidating. However, with the right preparation and [...]
Strategic planning of gifts to minimise tax liabilities. Strategic planning of gifts to minimise tax liabilities SPOTLIGHT ON Tax-efficient giving Strategic planning of gifts to minimise tax liabilities. Tax-efficient gift-giving is an essential aspect of estate planning that can significantly reduce your inheritance tax (IHT) [...]
Understanding R&D tax credits Unlock the benefits of R&D tax credits for your business. SPOTLIGHT ON Understanding R&D tax credits Unlock the benefits of R&D tax credits for your business. Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a crucial incentive designed to encourage businesses to [...]
