The rise of the higher rate taxpayer
The Government continues to freeze both the personal allowance and the higher-rate income tax thresholds – leading to an increase in the number of higher-rate taxpayers this year. The result…
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High-income earners need to re-register for child benefit
Child benefit supports parents or guardians of children under 16, or under 20 if in approved education, by contributing towards the costs of raising them. Since January 2013, the High…
P11D – Remember to report before the July deadline!
With the 6 July deadline nearing, it is essential to understand the updated reporting requirements for Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind (BIKs). Employers offering benefits,…
SME recovery continues as sustainability and growth take centre stage
In its latest research into the UK’s SME economy, NatWest Group has identified an encouraging trend among the country’s independent operators, as SME growth continues for the fifth consecutive month….
Preparing for the second payment on account – and what happens when you can’t pay?
If you are a Self-Assessment taxpayer, it is almost time to make your second ‘payment on account’ – advance payments towards your tax bill. Those who submit a Self-Assessment tax…
Gratuities and tips – What the delay to the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 means for you
The Department of Business & Trade (DBT) has released the finalised draft of the Code of Practice on Fair & Transparent Distribution of Tips – the next step towards bringing…