How donations to charity can provide tax relief
Gift Aid transforms charitable donations by allowing charities and CASCs to claim 25p extra for every £1 given—at no additional cost to you. Higher and additional rate
Debt Management Plan
Navigating financial challenges can be daunting, but understanding the tools available can make a significant difference. One such tool is a Debt Management Plan (DMP), designed to
Investing in new equipment for your business?
Making a significant investment in new equipment can be a transformative step for a business, improving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. However, such a decision
Penalties for late filing of tax returns
HMRC reports over 63,000 taxpayers filed their returns over the New Year, but 5.4 million still need to act before the looming 31 January 2025 deadline. File now to avoid
Selling online and paying tax
Selling online? Whether it’s a hobby or a business, you may need to pay tax if your earnings exceed £1,000. From services to content creation, it’s vital to understand
Online information about a company
A significant amount of online information about companies is available to the public on the Companies House website. The information available through Companies House can be an
Tax-exempt employee loans
Beneficial loans, where employees benefit from cheap or interest-free loans from their employer, can trigger tax implications. However, certain exemptions, like loans under £10,000
Payrolling employee benefits
Employers can voluntarily register to report and account for tax on certain benefits and expenses via the RTI system before the start of the tax year. This process, known as
Tax return for deceased person
Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over £325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36% reduced rate applies if 10% of the estate is left to charity.
Beware the legal minefield of the transferring of contractual undertakings
A recent case [London United Busways Ltd. (LUB) v De Marchi and Abellio London [2024] EAT 191] revealed the complexities of working under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection
Ticket touts’ days are numbered
The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in the ticket resale market, seeking to protect consumers from exorbitant prices and
Roll-out of new digital markets regime
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets,