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Calls for Government to tackle late payments to small businesses
18 August 2022

A new study has revealed the cashflow struggles faced by small businesses across the UK, resulting in calls for Government action. The research, conducted by Xero Small Business Insights and Accenture, discovered that the average UK small business experienced a “cash flow crunch” for more than four months every year.
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I can’t pay my tax bill – what should I do?
18 August 2022

With fluctuating incomes and the costs of living hitting businesses and individuals alike, people who have never previously had any issue with paying tax bills on time may have found themselves passing the 31 July payment on account deadline without being able to pay what they owe.
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COVID business loans scheme extended for two years
18 August 2022

The Recovery Loan Scheme, which helped businesses throughout the pandemic, has been extended for a further two years. Launched on 6 April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) was one of several finance schemes available to struggling businesses. It provided financial support to businesses across the UK...
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Group companies – Considerations ahead of the Corporation Tax rise
18 August 2022

Corporation Tax (CT) rates are set to rise in the UK from 1 April 2023. From this date, the main rate of CT will increase to 25 per cent for all companies with taxable profits over £250,000. There will also be a small profits rate for companies with taxable profits of £50,000 or less of 19 per cent, while businesses...
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Are you prepared for changes to the income tax basis?
12 July 2022

Unincorporated businesses, including sole traders, the self-employed and trading partnerships, will be taxed on profits generated in the 12 months to 5 April each year from 2024/25. This is a significant change to taxation, which removes the basis period rules and prevents the creation of further overlap relief in a new system...
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Survey shows taxpayers are still unprepared for Making Tax Digital switchover
12 July 2022

A new survey on Making Tax Digital (MTD) shows taxpayers have an alarming lack of readiness and enthusiasm for the changeover and a lack of awareness that MTD for Income Tax begins in less than two years. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) commissioned pollsters Ipsos to undertake new research...
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The benefits of taking on an apprentice
12 July 2022

With the current labour shortage affecting pretty much all areas of the economy, taking on an apprentice could reap rewards for many businesses. There are many reasons why hiring an apprentice can benefit your business, but for hard-pressed employers, with a limited budget, the financial incentives offered by the Government...
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Be prepared if you decide to adopt a working from home policy
12 July 2022

There seems little doubt now that the working from home phenomenon has become established. With a laptop, a phone and an internet connection, many tasks can be performed as adequately at home or elsewhere, as in an office. While returning to the office is a must for many, the recent rail strikes and surge in fuel prices...
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How to minimise Inheritance Tax bills as house prices surge
12 July 2022

More and more people are being drawn into paying Inheritance Tax (IHT), as the price of property soars. This is because former Chancellor Rishi Sunak froze the nil rate thresholds for paying the tax at £325,000 until 2026, while the value of homes has rocketed, potentially drawing more people into paying the tax.
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‘Umbrella’ contracts firm loses £11m tribunal case against HMRC
12 July 2022

A company has lost an £11 million dispute with the taxman over whether contract construction workers were entitled to claim travel costs tax-free. As many as 600,000 temporary workers in the UK are thought to be employed by umbrella companies, used by recruitment agencies and companies to cut temporary payroll costs.
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