Winter Fuel Payment tax charge
The June 2025 reforms introduce a £35,000 income limit for keeping the Winter Fuel Payment...
VCT and EIS changes
The new rules will allow companies to raise more capital under the following schemes although...
Property and savings income subject to new tax rates
The government announced at Budget 2025 that dividend income, property and savings income, will be...
The value of an overhead audit
Many businesses regard their overheads as fixed, predictable, and largely outside their control. In reality...
Avoid over-stocking
Accountants often see the impact that excess stock has on a business long before the...
Who pays Income Tax in Scotland
The rules that govern who pays Income Tax in Scotland is determined by whether an...
Defer paying Class 1 National Insurance on a second job
Employees with a second job, third job or more may be able to defer or...
Work out your VAT fuel scale charge
VAT road fuel scale charges are fixed, standardised amounts that businesses must use to account...
Less than 1 month to self-assessment filing deadline
There are now less than 2 months to the self-assessment filing deadline for submissions of...
Update from HMRC on MTD testing
HMRC has published a new Making Tax Digital newsletter. This newsletter is mainly intended for...
Increase in savings guarantee for bank deposits
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has raised its savings guarantee for bank deposits, increasing...
When disciplinary processes and non-compete clauses implode
Many modern companies insist on the inclusion of restrictive covenants to limit the freedoms of...
The likely direction of interest rates in 2026
As we look ahead to 2026, there is growing speculation about how the Bank of...
Outlook For Food And Energy Prices In The Year Ahead
Food and energy costs remain central concerns for households and businesses because they influence everything...
Autumn Budget 2025 – High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Starting in 2028-29, the government will introduce a High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) for...