National Minimum Wage Update
When it comes to paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW), mistakes are easy to make, and employers may not be aware if something has gone wrong. Common issues like unpaid…
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Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The March issue has information on various topics, including: PAYE Settlement Agreement paymentreporting expenses and benefits for the tax year…
More than seven million adults still struggling to pay bills, finds FCA
Around 7.4 million people in the UK struggled to pay a bill or a credit repayment in January, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The figure is lower than…
UK borrowing reduces Chancellor’s wiggle room
Higher than expected government borrowing has reduced the Chancellor’s ‘wiggle room’ at a pre-election Budget. Government borrowing – the difference between spending and tax income – was £120.7 billion in the year…
HMRC launches online voluntary NICs payment service
HMRC has launched a new online voluntary NICs payment service. The government says the new service will make it easier for customers to check for and fill any gaps in…
HMRC clarifies tax rules for WFH commuting
HMRC has updated guidance on when tax relief is available on travel expenses for staff who work from home. The tax authority is responding to the growth of flexible or…
Government urged to implement reforms to R&D tax system
The government is being urged to implement reforms to the Research and Development (R&D) tax relief system in order to avoid hurting small companies by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce….
IR35 reforms taking their toll on skilled contractors
One in ten highly skilled freelancers are currently out of work due to the impact of reforms to IR35 tax legislation, according to research published by the Association of Independent…
MTD for Income Tax pilot now live
HMRC’s pilot scheme for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is now live. Accountants, agents and individuals are able to sign up to the pilot…
In The Spotlight – Alexandra Varley
Our In the Spotlight series lets you get to know some of our team better. That might be their hobbies, favourite book or what they would take to a desert…
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