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Cost of living final payment 2023-24
The Cost of Living support package has been designed to help over 8 million households in receipt of means tested
Beware fake tax rebate offers
HMRC continues to warn of the ever-present problem of fraudulent phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts. These unwanted emails,
Importing or exporting for the first time?
If you are considering selling or buying to or from companies based outside the UK, you may well be overawed
Top-line, bottom-line?
Most small business owners are happy, from a financial point of view, if sales are in line with expectations. And
Autumn Finance Bill 2023 update
The government published the Autumn Finance Bill 2023 on 29 November 2023. The Bill is officially known as Finance Bill
What is Class 1A NIC?
Class 1A NICs are paid by employers in respect of most benefits in kind provided to employees such as a
Tax on inherited private pensions
Private pensions can be an efficient way to pass on wealth, but it is important to consider what, if any,
Eligibility for the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
The VAT Flat Rate scheme is open to VAT registered businesses that expect their taxable turnover in the next 12
Checking Furnished Holiday Let property occupancy
The furnished holiday let (FHL) rules allow holiday lettings of properties that meet certain conditions to be treated as a
A reminder that NLW and NMW rates are increasing
A reminder for our readers that the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase
Full-time and part-time contracts
As an employer, the tax and employment responsibilities you have for your staff will depend on the type of contract
The Valuation Office Agency tackles holiday lets
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is writing to some owners of self-catering holiday lets that are assessed for business rates.