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Managing business cashflow

Managing business cashflow

Cash Flow Forecasting Creating a cash flow forecast helps you predict your inflows and outflows, allowing you to anticipate any cash shortages. Update it regularly, be conservative in

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Recent speculation on forthcoming Budget

Recent speculation on forthcoming Budget

There is unlikely to be much to celebrate when Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget on the 30th of October. Speculation is rife regarding the likely targets for tax increases. We have

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Boosting your State Pension

Boosting your State Pension

HMRC has issued a new press release reminding readers of a limited-time opportunity to enhance their State Pension. Currently, there is an opportunity for affected individuals to address

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Payments on account for self-assessment

Payments on account for self-assessment

Self-assessment taxpayers typically need to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments on account are due by 31 January during the tax year and

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Class 4 National Insurance payments

Class 4 National Insurance payments

Self-employed individuals are usually required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their annual profits exceed £12,570. For the 2024-25 tax year, Class 4 NIC rates are

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Who qualifies for Tax-Free Childcare?

Who qualifies for Tax-Free Childcare?

The Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme helps working families manage childcare costs by providing support through a wide network of registered providers, including childminders, breakfast and

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Pension fund withdrawal options

Pension fund withdrawal options

Most personal pensions set a minimum age at which you can start withdrawing money, typically not before age 55. Some pension benefits can be taken tax-free. Generally, you can withdraw 25%

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Deferring Class 1 NIC contributions

Deferring Class 1 NIC contributions

Employees with more than one job may be eligible to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain situations. This deferment can be considered if any of the following

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New brooms to deliver better pension frameworks

New brooms to deliver better pension frameworks

The Department for Work and Pensions has published an outline of the new Pensions Scheme Bill. There are three main objectives that the government want to achieve, and they are set out

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An outline of the Employment Rights Bill

An outline of the Employment Rights Bill

Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to upgrade UK workers’ rights. The legislation is wide ranging with the intention of tackling poor working conditions and benefitting

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New powers for banks to combat fraudsters

New powers for banks to combat fraudsters

Banks will be granted new powers to delay and investigate payments suspected of fraud, enhancing consumer protection against scammers. Under new laws being proposed by the Government, banks

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Service tipping law now in force

Service tipping law now in force

New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on 1 October 2024. This change follows the enactment

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Using the GOV.UK ID Check app

Using the GOV.UK ID Check app

The GOV.UK ID Check app is used to allow applicants to verify their identify when they sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. Once this had been completed satisfactorily,

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Construction industry - VAT reverse charge

Construction industry - VAT reverse charge

There are special VAT reverse charge rules in place for certain building contractors and sub-contractors. These regulations, which came into effect on 1 March 2021, make the supply of most

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Chancellor unveils new measures

Chancellor unveils new measures

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently introduced a series of new measures aimed at advancing the priorities of the new government. The key announcements include: New funding for breakfast

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Will 10% tax on business disposals survive?

Will 10% tax on business disposals survive?

While there have been no specific announcements regarding changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), the Chancellor may consider modifying this relief in the upcoming Budget. If you

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Government crack-down on late payers

Government crack-down on late payers

The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing SMEs

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New residence-based relief for non-doms

New residence-based relief for non-doms

A reminder that the government has stated that it will remove preferential tax treatment based on domicile status for all new foreign income and gains (FIG) that arise from 6 April 2025. To

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Tax Diary November/December 2024

Tax Diary November/December 2024

1 November 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 January 2024. 19 November 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 November 2024. (If you pay your tax

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Cash in Child Trust Funds

Cash in Child Trust Funds

HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-22 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) cash to do so as soon as possible. According to HMRC, over 670,000 young adults in

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Check your State Pension age

Check your State Pension age

HMRC’s 'Check your State Pension age' tool is available at www.gov.uk/state-pension-age/y. The online tool allows taxpayers to check the following: the earliest age they can start

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Starter checklist for PAYE

Starter checklist for PAYE

When hiring a new employee, employers must determine the appropriate tax code and starter declaration for their payroll software. Using incorrect tax codes can result in the new employee

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Relief for company tax losses

Relief for company tax losses

Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation incurs a trading loss, a loss on the sale or disposal of a capital asset, or on property income. Tax relief may be

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Tracing lost pension details

Tracing lost pension details

An online service is available on GOV.UK at www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details to help people find their lost pension funds. You can use this service to find contact details

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