Coronavirus: self-certification period temporarily extended
Dec 20, 2021
As of 17 December 2021, there has been a temporary shift to the self-certification period regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). The change is another measure taken in response to the emergence of Omicron. It aims to provide temporary relief for GPs, ...
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The Christmas gift allowance: how it works
Dec 17, 2021
If you are planning on treating staff this Christmas, here’s a brief guide to the tax rules for the 2021/22 financial year. Do gifts count as taxable income? Christmas presents paid in cash to staff qualify as taxable earnings, which means they ...
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How much will Net Zero really cost SMEs?
Dec 14, 2021
As many companies will already know, COP26 took place in Glasgow last month and fuelled many firms to commit to going Net-Zero by 2050. Currently, there are several green taxes already in operation, such as the Climate Change Levy (which encourages ...
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Tens of thousands of taxpayers spread out Self Assessment tax bill in wake of coronavirus pandemic
Dec 09, 2021
Tens of thousands of self-employed workers have used HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) Time to Pay service to spread out tax bills, the latest figures have revealed. The Time to Pay facility has offered a lifeline to those who may struggle ...
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Profit improvement: steps to consider for your business
Dec 07, 2021
As this year closes and we begin into a new start, it is a better time than ever to look over your business operations and analyse how you can improve profitability. Below, we have outlined four steps to consider: Gain new ...
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Be aware of tax liabilities if you are using cryptocurrencies
Nov 30, 2021
To many, cryptoassets, which includes cryptocurrencies, are an enigma shrouded in mystery. Whether we are talking about Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, blockchain or mining, most people will not have a clue. But for those who have dabbled in the market, it’s important ...
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Small business confidence dips ahead of new customs controls coming into force
Nov 26, 2021
Four in 10 exporters have reported a fall in international sales since the end of the Brexit transition period, a major study has revealed. The finding forms part of the Federation of Small Business’ (FSB) Small Business Index (SBI), which provides ...
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If your holiday got cancelled last year, then read on…
Nov 23, 2021
Were you one of many UK holiday-goers whose trip got cancelled due to the pandemic? If you received vouchers in compensation, then you must spend these before your financial protection expires. According to research, there is still £132 million worth of unspent ...
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Almost 800,000 tax scams reported to HMRC in past 12 months, figures reveal
Nov 19, 2021
Nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the past 12 months, a major study has revealed. The figures come as the tax authority prepares to send millions of emails and text messages to taxpayers ahead ...
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How can Britain double its exports?
Nov 16, 2021
Yesterday, at the Global Investment Summit 2021, ministers vowed that Britain can double its exports to show off the best of its business with a new ‘ground-breaking’ plan of action. Anne Marie Trevelyan, the Secretary of State for International Trade of ...
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