Class 2 and 4 NIC for the self-employed
There are two types of National Insurance contributions (NICs) payable by most self-employed people. These are known as Class 2...
Tax Diary September/October 2023
1 September 2023 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2022. 19 September 2023...
Harnessing the benefits and potential of AI in business
The steady march of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped the way we work, penetrating almost every aspect of modern business....
Insolvencies slow down but businesses are not out of the woods
Company insolvencies across England and Wales fell in July and are six per cent lower than the same month last...
Do you need to complete a self-assessment tax return this year?
A change in a taxpayer’s circumstances could mean they need to complete their first ever self-assessment tax return. Tax is...
Shop opens its doors to help businesses go green and cut energy bills
Small and medium-sized businesses can now access support to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions through a new advice site....
Plugging the accountancy skills gap
Accountancy, like many other industries, has long struggled with a dire skills vacuum within the sector. The pool of qualified...
HMRC hikes interest rates again on late payments
HMRC interest rates for late payments will increase again this month to their highest level since 2001. Late payment interest...
Banks with lowest savings rates to face robust action
The UK’s financial watchdog has warned it will crack down on lenders that fail to justify low savings rates. The...
Working overseas? Be aware of the tax implications
The pandemic triggered a seismic shift in working practices with remote and hybrid working become the norm at many UK...