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How to keep your business afloat amid rising HMRC pressures
Recently, there has been a significant increase in company closures due to petitions from creditors, particularly HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). In 2023, forced closures rose by 63 per cent compared to 2022. This spike is mainly due to high
SME late payments surge: How to mitigate the impact
The issue of late payments has become a growing concern for small businesses. Recent data from Xero Small Business Insights reveals that, on average, payments were made 7.3 days late between April and June 2024. This is an increase of
Inside the private equity boom
Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in the last few years and it’s worth knowing how this may affect your business. Background
Taxes on the rise: A certainty, not a possibility
By the time you read this, the next UK Government is likely to have been formed. Whatever the outcome achieved in the election and despite the various parties campaigning and pledges around tax, expert opinion suggests that future rises are
Invoice fraud becoming a significant problem
Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common
Total Income Tax and NI income hits new high
HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to
What the summer may mean for your business
Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More
Management buyouts – An alternative approach to exit and succession
When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability
Three great reasons to file your tax return early
We often find that clients begin to show signs of stress when the Self-Assessment tax return deadline approaches. This is just one of the reasons we recommend you file your return early, but there are numerous other benefits. Here are
New advisory fuel rates for electric company cars
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently announced new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) that will take effect from 1 June 2024. These changes include a reduction in the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for electric vehicles – which can be highly