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Understanding linked periods of sickness and how they affect payroll
When it comes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), most payroll teams are confident in calculating payments for a single period of absence.
The countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Who is affected first, and how deadlines stack up
With less than a year to go before Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) becomes mandatory for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000, it is important to start preparing.
Are we underestimating the real impact of workplace pressure?
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and an important opportunity to reflect on how we manage wellbeing in the workplace.
When silence costs millions – Ignoring HMRC is a risk you cannot afford
Most directors do not expect to face personal tax bills in the millions.
Making Tax Digital is expanding – here’s what sole traders need to know
A significant change is on its way for sole traders, with new rules set to reshape how income is reported and managed.
Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
As global stock markets rise and fall erratically in response to US President Donald Trump’s flipflopping on tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
Too many businesses falling into VAT traps
VAT is complex, and too many businesses are making costly, avoidable mistakes.
Even a simple oversight or misunderstanding can lead to penalties, cash flow problems, and disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
900,000 sole traders pulled into MTD for ITSA
The Government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 a year.
Labour introduces harsher penalties for late taxpayers
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement introduced harsher penalties for late taxpayers under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA).
Should you submit your tax return at the start of this tax year?
Submitting your Self-Assessment tax return at the start of this tax year is a great way to manage your tax bill effectively.
The earlier you file a return, the sooner you will find out how much tax you owe.