Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income
A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate...
Turning waste disposal into an income stream
For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required...
The rise of the silver economy
The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an...
Check your National Insurance record
It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future...
PAYE rules for labour supply chains (umbrella companies)
From 6 April 2026, significant changes to PAYE rules will affect umbrella companies, recruitment agencies...
New 40% First Year Allowance now in force
The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks...
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets...
MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you need to use it
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax...
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on...
Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud
Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in...
Do you need a company audit in the UK?
Not every UK limited company needs a statutory audit. Many smaller companies qualify for audit...
Protecting your online passwords
With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC...
Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract
The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of "discretionary" bonus provisions in...
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver the Spring Statement to the...
Corporation Tax 19% or 25%?
If your company profits sit between £50,000 and £250,000, marginal relief can soften the jump...