Boosting your State Pension
HMRC has issued a new press release reminding readers of a limited-time opportunity to enhance their State Pension. Currently, there is an opportunity for affected individuals to
Payments on account for self-assessment
Self-assessment taxpayers typically need to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments on account are due by 31 January during the tax
Class 4 National Insurance payments
Self-employed individuals are usually required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their annual profits exceed £12,570. For the 2024-25 tax year, Class 4 NIC
Who qualifies for Tax-Free Childcare?
The Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme helps working families manage childcare costs by providing support through a wide network of registered providers, including childminders,
Pension fund withdrawal options
Most personal pensions set a minimum age at which you can start withdrawing money, typically not before age 55. Some pension benefits can be taken tax-free. Generally, you can
Deferring Class 1 NIC contributions
Employees with more than one job may be eligible to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain situations. This deferment can be considered if any of the following
New brooms to deliver better pension frameworks
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an outline of the new Pensions Scheme Bill. There are three main objectives that the government want to achieve, and they are set
An outline of the Employment Rights Bill
Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to upgrade UK workers’ rights.
The legislation is wide ranging with the intention of tackling poor working conditions and benefitting
New powers for banks to combat fraudsters
Banks will be granted new powers to delay and investigate payments suspected of fraud, enhancing consumer protection against scammers.
Under new laws being proposed by the
Service tipping law now in force
New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on 1 October 2024. This change follows the
Using the GOV.UK ID Check app
The GOV.UK ID Check app is used to allow applicants to verify their identify when they sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. Once this had been completed
Construction industry – VAT reverse charge
There are special VAT reverse charge rules in place for certain building contractors and sub-contractors. These regulations, which came into effect on 1 March 2021, make the supply