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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Companies House changes now in effect
The initial provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect on 4 March 2024. These updates mandate that from 5 March 2024, every company must, when submitting their next Confirmation Statement (form CS01): Provide a
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Understanding the impact on pay in the hospitality sector
In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on May 2, 2023, is set to revolutionize tipping payment practices across the UK. Due to come into force
What are the implications of MTD for ITSA for SMEs?
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is going to create some upheaval within the SME sector. No doubt, some of you are already using MTD-compliant software to file your taxes or your accountant
Spring Budget 2024
The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the nextFawcetts Best Kept Secret!
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Tax basis – Getting ready for the end of the transitional year
Are you a sole trader or a member of a partnership? Here is what you need to know about the upcoming tax basis period reforms. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing changes to how it assesses and collects business
Putting the brakes on excessive National Insurance payments through car allowances
Businesses may be able to reclaim significant amounts of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and plan for future savings because of a recent Tribunal ruling on how car allowances are taxed. Brought by Wilmott Dixon and Laing O’Rourke in their capacity
Please leave a message – HMRC dispute resolution hotline restricted to answerphone
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has made a significant change to the way that some taxpayers access its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme. Where applicants for ADR could previously speak with a call handler, they will now be asked to
National Insurance credit scheme will be introduced to tackle child benefit gaps
The Government plans to introduce new legislation to help parents who earn more money than others with their future pensions. In essence, if you did not claim child benefit because you earned over £50,000 when you had children, you will
Employee benefits and mandatory payroll reporting
Starting in April 2026, UK employers will have to include the benefits they give to their employees, like company cars or health insurance, directly in their payroll. This means these benefits will be taxed through the payroll system, and not