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A Quick Guide To Corporation Tax Rates
Do you know what rate of Corporation Tax your business should be paying? The main rate of Corporation Tax is 25 per cent for the most profitable businesses. The effective amount of Corporation Tax that is due will, however, rely
How can SMEs learn to thrive, rather than just survive?
New research from the #SBS State of the Nation Roundtable report has revealed that 72 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel they are surviving, rather than thriving. Fewer than one-third of small businesses have enough cash in
The benefits of HMRC’s salary advance reporting changes
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently launched a consultation on new rules aimed at simplifying the reporting of salary advances. This change is expected to have a significant impact on employers, streamlining administrative processes and reducing costs. Under existing
The impact of increased Corporation Tax receipts for business owners
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently reported a significant increase in Corporation Tax receipts for 2022/23. The receipts have risen by £17.3 billion, reaching a record £84.7 billion. This represents a 26 per cent increase on the previous tax
HMRC targets overseas taxpayers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has continued to run campaigns to ensure that overseas workers, registered in the UK, are paying the correct taxation rates. Taxpayers that have overseas assets and income may still be obligated to pay UK tax
What’s on the horizon for taxation?
Businesses are holding their breath as the upcoming Autumn Statement threatens to change the tax landscape of the UK. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced that he will present the Statement to Parliament on 22 November 2023. The cost-of-living
Almost 50 per cent of businesses forget vital R&D forms
Research and development (R&D) tax relief claims are a vital way to offset your business costs against profits and promote technological innovation and advances. However, filling in the mountain of paperwork associated with R&D claims can be tedious and time-consuming
Three tips for managing maternity and paternity pay for small businesses
As experts in the field of accountancy, we understand the unique challenges business owners face when it comes to payroll. We’ve put together three essential tips to help you manage maternity and paternity pay, ensuring legal compliance and employee satisfaction.
Could you enjoy a slice of the £1.6bn creative industry tax reliefs?
If your company is involved in the creative industry, then it could be eligible for significant tax relief from the Government. These tax reliefs support the Government’s objective of becoming the technological centre of Europe by promoting growth in the
Chief UK economist warns of period of stagnation – How will this affect your SME?
Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in the economy and it can have a serious impact on your business. Whilst talking to The Guardian, Samuel Tombs, a leading UK economist, claimed that stagnation will cause “businesses