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Class 2 National Insurance refunds made in error – Action to take

Class 2 National Insurance contributions are flat-rate contributions which for 2023/24 and earlier tax years are payable by the self-employed where their profits exceed the relevant trigger threshold. For 2023/24 and 2022/23, the liability to pay Class 2 contributions arose where profits exceeded the lower profits threshold (set at £12,570 for 2023/24). For those years, […]

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VAT flat rate scheme – Is it for you?

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The VAT flat rate scheme is a simple VAT scheme for smaller VAT-registered businesses. Rather than pay the difference between the VAT charged to customers and that incurred on business purchases over to HMRC, traders using the flat rate scheme instead pay a fixed percentage of their VAT-inclusive turnover to HMRC. The percentage depends on

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Wealthy taxpayers within PAYE – When is a tax return required?

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Earlier this year, HMRC wrote to wealthy taxpayers who had not submitted tax returns for 2020/21 and/or 2021/22. A letter was sent where the taxpayer had submitted a return for 2020/21 and 2022/23 but not for 2021/22 or where a return had been submitted for 2019/20 and 2022/23 but not for 2020/21 or 2021/22. Taxpayers

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When is a child’s income taxable on their parent?

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Children may have their own income. This may be in the form of savings income on accounts that they hold or, for older children, income from a paper round or a Saturday job. Like adults, children have their own set of allowances, including a personal allowance and savings and dividend allowances. However, anti-avoidance provisions apply

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How to lead during periods of uncertainty

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In business (and life for that matter!), the only consistent thing, is change. So the question is, “How can you move your business forward when you’re constantly facing uncertainty?” Whether it’s a pandemic disrupting supply chains or a new national government, geopolitical shifts like Brexit rewriting trade rules, uncertainty tests every organisation’s resilience. However, it

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8 forecasting tips from an accountant

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There’s no doubt about it: financial forecasting can be complicated. And while most business owners understand its importance, very few fully grasp its nitty gritty and how to maximise its value. As accountants, that’s where we come in. From helping countless businesses develop forecasts, we’ve compiled a list of our top tips to help you

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Encouraging private investment into small and medium-sized companies – government-endorsed tax incentives

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For small companies, obtaining tax-efficient funding involves leveraging various schemes and incentives that minimise tax liabilities while maximising capital inflow. These schemes are designed to attract investment by offering tax reliefs to investors, making it more appealing for them to invest in small and growing businesses. Several government-endorsed tax incentives have been implemented to encourage

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How to Conquer Your Workload

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Every business experiences its ups and downs, with periods where the workload spikes and feels never-ending. Typically, during busy periods, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by a mountain of customer demands, emails, and fires to put out…sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners and professionals encounter this ebb and flow. But before

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Advantages of filing your 2023/24 tax return early

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The deadline for filing your 2023/24 Self Assessment tax return online is 31 January 2025. Anearlier deadline of 30 December 2024 applies if you owe £3,000 or less and wish to pay the taxthat you owe through an adjustment to your PAYE code. While these dates are some way off,there can be advantages of filing

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Five common capital gains tax errors

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HMRC has revealed that every year lots of simple errors are made in tax returns concerningcapital gains tax which results in the taxpayer suffering additional tax, interest and penalties.Here are some common mistakes, and how to avoid them. 1. Using the correct annual exempt amount When calculating how much capital gains tax you need to

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Class 2 National Insurance refunds made in error – Action to take

VAT flat rate scheme – Is it for you?

Wealthy taxpayers within PAYE – When is a tax return required?

When is a child’s income taxable on their parent?

How to lead during periods of uncertainty

8 forecasting tips from an accountant

Encouraging private investment into small and medium-sized companies – government-endorsed tax incentives

How to Conquer Your Workload

Advantages of filing your 2023/24 tax return early

Five common capital gains tax errors

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