Business partnership – the upsides and downsides
Posted by Mark Boulter on September 18, 2024Business partnership – be careful to consider all the downsides as well as the upsides before taking the plunge and starting up a business.
State pension increase of £460 in 2025?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 17, 2024A state pension increase of 4% could give some recipients an extra £460 – but some could get drawn into income tax for the first time.
Business expansion – don’t let it run away from you
Posted by Mark Boulter on September 17, 2024Business expansion – if you are thinking about expanding your business then before you decide to take the plunge do your homework.
Marshmallows and VAT: when size matters
Posted by Ben Locker on September 16, 2024Marshmallows and VAT have recently come under the spotlight. But did a tribunal rule that giant marshmallows were confectionery or not?
Tax traps – how can I avoid them?
Posted by Karen Jones on September 13, 2024Tax traps – are you paying tax at 60% on some of your income? Here we highlight the 60% tax traps and consider ways to lessen the impact…
Rental sector reform – what’s in the Renters’ Rights Bill?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 12, 2024Rental sector reform is very much back on the agenda. We take a look at what’s in the new Renters’ Rights Bill and what it means for you.
Company providing taxable benefits in kind? Beware National Insurance.
Posted by Karen Jones on September 12, 2024Taxable benefits in kind as part of your employee remuneration package? We examine the real tax cost of your benefits in kind…
How to register a trust – act now to avoid a fine!
Posted by Ian Henman on September 11, 2024Did you know that many non-taxable trusts need to be registered with HMRC? Register your trust now to avoid a fine.
Tenant fees – what a landlord can charge and what he can’t
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 10, 2024The long-anticipated ban on charging tenants many types of fees is here. Here’s what you need to know about the tenant fees ban.
Company name rules explained
Posted by Mark Ingle on September 9, 2024In this post, we look at the rules you’ll need to comply with when choosing a company name for your business.