When dividends cannot be paid
There is a basic principle that dividends or other distributions must not be paid out of capital even if the Articles of a company authorise such a payment. For the purposes of
Higher rates of SDLT on residential property
The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) were introduced on 1 April 2016 and apply to purchases of additional residential property such as buy to let properties and second
Beware overtrading
Overtrading occurs when a business expands its operations at a pace that exceeds its available working capital and financial resources. This can happen when a company takes on more
Ask for advice
Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here are some key advantages:
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Tax Diary October/November 2024
1 October 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2023.
19 October 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2024. (If you pay
Penalties for late filing of company accounts
There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or
Self-assessment deadlines 2023-24
The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. If the return is submitted late, a £100 penalty will be imposed,
Employing under 16-year-olds and young workers
When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers' responsibility to ensure they meet the employees’ rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their salary.
Present self-employed NIC rates
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year
Claiming Child Trust Fund cash
If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting for you in a dormant Child Trust Fund (CTF).
If your children recently turned 18 you should check to see
Qualifying for Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is
What is the new National Wealth Fund
The UK's new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government's approach to fostering economic growth and addressing climate change. Established by the