Claim Child Benefit online – HMRC launches online service
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 11, 2024In January 2024, HMRC announced that you can now claim Child Benefit Online – replacing the paper-based system in place since 1977.
Motivate your team – 10 effective ways
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 5, 2024Motivate your team and enjoy rapid success in business. You will need to learn to motivate if it is to achieve great things.
Will a national landlord licensing/registration scheme be workable?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 3, 2024The government’s plan to make private rentals meet the Decent Homes Standard will require a landlord licensing scheme – let’s find out more.
Are holiday lets worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 29, 2023Are holiday lets worth it? We look at some of the pros and cons of owning a holiday let, compared to a traditional buy-to-let property.
Free digital training courses for SMEs with business.connected
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 20, 2023Samsung joined the business.connected initiative, which is aiming to equip thousands of SMEs improve their digital skills.
Landlords looking to buy more energy-efficient properties
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 15, 2023Landlords are rushing to buy energy-efficient properties. Why? Because new rules could force expensive upgrades of older homes.
DWP to get powers to check bank accounts?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 14, 2023A new amendment to the Data Protection and Digital Information bill could give the DWP sweeping powers to check bank accounts.
How can I challenge a council tax band? Is it worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 11, 2023With the Chancellor offering £150 council tax rebates to some householders, many are wondering how to challenge a council tax band.
Class 2 NI contributions – what has changed?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 11, 2023In his 2023 Autumn Statement, the chancellor announced he was scrapping Class 2 NI contributions. The reality is rather more complex.
HMRC launches crypto tax crackdown
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 4, 2023HMRC has launched new guidance that suggests it is launching a crypto tax crackdown. This is what you need to know.
