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Spring Budget 2024 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
As part of the Spring Budget measures, the Chancellor announced that the duty rates on beer, cider, wine and spirits
Spring Budget 2024 – High Income Child Benefit Charge
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) came into force January 2013 and has applied to taxpayers whose income exceeds
Spring Budget 2024 – VAT registration threshold changes
The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT will increase from £85,000 to £90,000 from
Spring Budget 2024 – NIC changes
As had been widely expected, the Chancellor announced further changes to National Insurance contributions (NIC) rates for employees and the
Budget summary 6 March 2024
As expected, the Chancellor has found wriggle room in his fiscal rules that have allowed him to please his fellow
Companies House rolls-out new powers
The first measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) came into force on Monday 4
Pension fund reforms
The Chancellor announced pension fund reforms as a further step in the government’s plan to boost British business and increase
Holiday Lets averaging election
The furnished holiday let (FHL) rules allow holiday lettings of properties that meet certain conditions to be treated as a
Appeals against tax penalties
It is not unusual for taxpayers to find themselves in a position where they disagree with a tax decision issued
Advise HMRC if company is dormant
If a company has stopped trading and has no other income, then the company is usually classed as dormant for
Contractors and CIS
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in
Companies House filing fees increase
Companies House has announced that some of their fees will be changing from 1 May 2024. The last change in