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Haslers warns self-employed about costly and complex changes to the tax basis
Haslers warns self-employed about costly and complex changes to the tax basis All unincorporated businesses, including sole traders, the self-employed and trading partnerships, could face…
Top pension tips if you’re about to retire
Top pension tips if you’re about to retire Understanding your options and putting a plan in place We spend…
What’s happening with inflation?
Easing of lockdowns boosts consumer confidence and unleashes pent-up demand What’s happening with inflation? Understanding inflation is an important factor when it comes to your financial success. If you don’t…
BEWARE OF SCAMS
BEWARE OF SCAMS Over the last 18 months we have seen a great increase in fraudulent scams which are becoming more elaborate and sophisticated with…
Zero rating for new build dwellings
Zero rating for new build dwellings Building works to construct a new dwelling are VAT zero rated but there are strict conditions to be met…
Hospitality sector faces rise in VAT as the economy reopens
Hospitality sector faces rise in VAT as the economy reopens At the end of September, tourism and hospitality businesses that have enjoyed a reduced rate of VAT will see the amount they pay more than…
VAT treatment of Coronavirus testing services clarified after controversies
VAT treatment of Coronavirus testing services clarified after controversies With the ongoing pandemic causing a high demand for COVID-19 testing, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)…
Health and Social Care Levy announced
Health and Social Care Levy announced After a period of over two years since first announcing, in July 2019, that he had a plan to…
Pension tax relief – 27% of people surveyed did not know how it worked
Pension tax relief - 27% of people surveyed did not know how it worked To encourage saving for retirement, the government pays tax relief on…
Protecting family wealth by planning
Protecting family wealth by planning If you’ve worked hard throughout your lifetime to grow your wealth, you may hope it…
Creating wealth for children
Creating wealth for children Investing isn’t just a luxury reserved for adults Saving for a child today is a wonderful gift for their future. Whether…
Plan the perfect retirement
Plan the perfect retirement If you’re 10 to 15 years from retirement, you’re probably starting to think more about how you’ll spend your life after work. You might be contemplating…
Retirement planning journey
Retirement planning journey When you’re starting out working in your 20s, you may not be thinking about retirement in 40 years’ time. The same goes for your 30s, 40s and…
How to minimise a Capital Gains Tax bill
How to minimise a Capital Gains Tax bill The rules around Capital Gains Tax (CGT) are complex and they differ depending on your financial situation. It’s a complicated tax and, as a result, some people…
Key dates for your diary
Key dates for your diary The following deadlines will require academy schools to provide the ESFA with certain key data. As always, if you require help and support with collating…