Attracting and retaining top talent remains one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. The competition for skilled employees is fierce, and with workplace expectations continually evolving, understanding what your team truly wants is more important than ever. If you know what your employees want, you can create an environment that retains talent and […]
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If as an employer you provided employees with taxable expenses and benefits in the 2024/25 tax year, you will need to ensure that you meet your reporting obligations in respect of those benefits. This will include providing information to HMRC and to your employees. The exact nature of your reporting obligations will depend on whether
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Employees with a company car available for their private use pay tax on the benefit. The amount that is charged to tax is a percentage of the list price of the car and any optional accessories, as adjusted to reflect any capital contributions made by the employee up to £5,000. The percentage, which is known
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The official rate of interest is a rate set by HMRC which is used to calculate the benefit-in-kind tax charge on cheap employment-related loans, and also the amount charged to tax in respect of the provision of employer-provided living accommodation where the cost of that accommodation is more than £75,000. Employment-related loans The amount charged
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Putting money into a registered pension scheme can be tax-efficient. Individuals can make contributions in their own right, or even for someone else, and employers can make contributions on their employees’ behalf (and indeed must do so under auto-enrolment). Tax relief is available on contributions up to certain limits. Auto-enrolment Under auto-enrolment, employers must enrol
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Last October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced some far-reaching National Insurance changes which will affect employers from April 2025. She also confirmed the rates applying to employees and to the self-employed. Employers The 2025/26 tax year starts on 6 April 2025. From that date, the secondary threshold (which is the point at which employers start paying
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Our long-time client, Twisted Eye, has just launched a new website that showcases the fantastic handmade hardwood furniture they produce. We asked our client about their range, “Twisted Eye creates furniture that stands out – versatile pieces full of personality and joy. We offer handmade designs in a range of sizes and styles which combine traditional craftsmanship with unexpected design elements for a
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Mistakes within a team can be frustrating and costly, particularly for business owners who are trying to grow. Sure, occasional errors are inevitable and will happen over time. However, recurring mistakes may signal deeper ones that need addressing – ones that could lead to inefficiencies, financial losses, and even damage to your business’s reputation. So,
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Let’s be honest, bookkeeping is rarely the highlight of a business owner’s day. But the good news? It’s come a long way. Thanks to cloud-based tools, managing your finances doesn’t have to be a time-consuming headache. The right tools can make bookkeeping quicker, easier, and more efficient. If you’re still buried in paper receipts or
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What is “great” bookkeeping, and why should you care as a business owner? When accountants and bookkeepers talk about ‘great bookkeeping’, it’s easy to zone out, especially since bookkeeping feels like a chore for many business owners. However, this mindset could be holding your business back! Bookkeeping isn’t just about putting numbers into a software
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