The eligibility for some bereavement payments has now been extended to unmarried couples, but there are two major caveats. Where did this come from? In 2021, just over one in five couples living together were cohabiting but not married or in a civil partnership. Despite the growth in cohabitation, the...
Late VAT returns – New points-based penalties
A new points-based penalty applies to late VAT returns for VAT periods beginning on or...The annual inflation puzzle of 2022
Annual inflation in 2022 was 10.5%, but not all components rose by double digits. Source:...21st Century Revenue – the HMRC app and new texting service
HMRC launched its app a year ago, and it is gaining popularity for paying self-assessment...
HMRC’s latest wave of ‘nudge letters’ – used to prompt a response from the recipient – has been targeted at...
A new business energy support scheme is set to run from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Profit withdrawal has historically benefited owner-managers by way of dividends rather than taking director’s remuneration, due to the national insurance...
Spring Budget Summary 2023: key points at a glance, what it means for you, your family, your business, and the economy.
With property prices expected to fall during 2023, parents may be thinking about getting their children onto the property ladder....
Small company owners should by now be aware of the corporation tax changes taking effect from 1 April 2023, but...
