While many of us were poised for big news about tax increases to cover pandemic spending, the Autumn budget 2021 was not as dramatic as anticipated. Here’s a round up of the most important points for UK taxpayers and small business owners. The National Living Wage (NLW) is increasing From 01 April 2022 the […]
The government’s ongoing programme to make the tax system fully digital has been delayed for 12 months. HMRC announced the delay to Making Tax Digital (MTD) in October 2021 in recognition of the impact that the pandemic has had on British businesses. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax self assessment will now be introduced in […]
Earlier this month, Boris Johnson announced a new health and social care tax to fund reforms to the care sector and NHS funding. It is set to raise £36bn for front line services over the next three years. The tax will begin as a 1.25% rise in National Insurance from April 2022. It will be […]
The switch to electric vehicles is well underway, which spells good news for CO2 reduction and pollution in the UK. There are now more than 260,000 electric cars and 535,000 hybrid models on our roads. The UK government is actively promoting the purchase of electric vehicles as part of its commitment to reach Net Zero by […]
All limited companies pay Corporation Tax on an annual basis. How does it work, and how will the new Super Deduction offer benefits for UK businesses? What is Corporation Tax? Corporation tax is paid by UK limited companies and is based on annual profits. Certain expenses can be deducted, and there are allowances that can […]
Once you’ve submitted your tax return, you’ll know how much you owe HMRC. But how and when do you need to pay? We’ll talk you through Payment on Account and the deadlines. Self-assessment Payment on Account usually applies to UK taxpayers if your tax bill is more than £1,000. What is Payment on Account? […]
A healthy cashflow is crucial for small companies to navigate the ups and downs of business. It helps you plan ahead, budget for future spending and handle the unexpected. If you want to imrpove your cashflow position, here are seven steps to success. 1) Start forecasting Take time to look ahead, and you will better […]
The 2021/22 tax year began on 6 April 2021, so we’ve pulled together a list of all the important tax information for businesses and individuals for the months ahead. Personal Tax Allowance Your Personal Allowance is the amount you can earn before you need to pay any Income Tax. The threshold has increased to […]
On Wednesday 3 March Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, presented his ‘Budget for Recovery’ in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. But what does it mean for Peterborough businesses? Furlough Extended Businesses can continue to furlough staff, as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to the end of September 2021. Both […]
If you work in building and construction, you need to be aware of the new VAT reverse charge starting in March 2021. What is the VAT reverse charge? Construction firms currently pay VAT directly to HMRC on any construction services or materials they’ve provided. But from March, VAT payment becomes the responsibility of the person […]