Taxes are one of the certainties of life, according to Benjamin Franklin, and if you are in business it pays to know for which taxes you are liable. Understanding the taxes that your business is required to pay can help you plan and budget accordingly. There are several types of

As a business owner, it’s important to have a good relationship with your accountant. We can provide valuable insights into your business finances and help you make informed decisions that can improve your bottom line. However, it can be challenging to know what questions to ask, so here’s your starter

Households using alternative fuels will be able to access more financial support after the Government expanded its energy bills initiative. Those whose heating comes from heating oil, LPG, biomass and other alternative fuels will receive £200 after a three-month extension was announced. Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has increased the

The start of the new tax year brings with it the opportunity for businesses to take advantage of the Chancellor’s capital allowances package. A new regime has been introduced to boost investment and spur UK growth, with a £27 billion cut to corporation tax, via Jeremy Hunt’s new full expensing

Fears that the State Pension age (SPa) could rise to 70 have been allayed – for now – as the Government announced it plans to stick to the current timetable for increases. A further review into the age at which a state pension can be claimed will be carried out

The Monetary Policy Committee decided last month to increase the Bank of England (BoE) base rate to 4.25% from 4% and HMRC has followed with an announcement to increase the interest charged on late payment and repayment. When will this happen? As HMRC interest rates are linked to the BoE

The government published the Spring Finance Bill 2023 on 23 March 2023. The Bill is officially known as the Finance (No 2) Bill, because it is the second Finance Bill of the 2022–23 Parliamentary session. The Bill contains the legislation for many of the tax measures announced in the recent

In some circumstances it can be beneficial to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to increase your entitlement to benefits, including the State or New State Pension. Usually, HMRC allow you to pay voluntary contributions for the past 6 tax years. The deadline is 5 April each year. However, there

The first monthly returns and payments affected by HMRC’s new VAT penalty regime were due by 7 March 2023. The new VAT penalty rules apply to the late submission and / or late payments of VAT returns for VAT return periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. Under the

There is a significant amount of information about companies that can be obtained from Companies House. Companies House is responsible for incorporating and dissolving limited companies, examining and storing company information and making company information available to the public. Much of this information is freely available. This is in line