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Changing a company’s year end date
There are specific rules that restrict changing a company’s year-end date, also known as the "accounting reference date". Initially, this is based on the date of incorporation. Under certain
HMRC shares 5 common reasons for helpline calls
There are a little over three months remaining to file your self-assessment tax return online for 2023-24. The deadline is 31 January 2025. As this date approaches, an increasing number of individuals
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 apply:
You pay
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 withdraw 25% of your
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, breakfast and
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 rates are set at 6%
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 year and by the 31
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 address gaps in their
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 businesses. A
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 out below. However,
Will 10% tax on business disposals survive?
While there have been no specific announcements regarding changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), the Chancellor may consider modifying this relief in the upcoming Budget. If you are
Chancellor unveils new measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently introduced a series of new measures aimed at advancing the priorities of the new government. The key announcements include:
New funding for breakfast clubs at
