The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement 2023 at 12.30pm today. In his statement, the Chancellor stated that following a global crisis he has made difficult decisions to get the UK economy back on track. He advised that this was an Autumn Statement for growth and to reward hard work. A total of 110 …
HMRC have extended the deadline for making voluntary National Insurance contributions (which can date back to 6 April 2006), to 31 July 2023. What is National Insurance? National Insurance is a tax paid by individuals who are employed or self-employed, based on how much they earn then determines how much National Insurance is contributed from …
The National Minimum Wage is increasing from 1 April 2023. With the Cost of Living crisis fully apparent, the increase will be welcomed by many. Below we detail the increases and what they mean for you, your employees and your business. National Minimum Wage Rate Increase from 1 April 2023 Category of Worker Hourly Rate …
Today, Thursday 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement. Many were hoping his announcements would help individuals and businesses in the face of increasing costs, with inflation at a 40 year high coming in at 11.1%. Instead Hunt delivered a bleak outlook for the next few years blamed on the fallout from Global factors, …
What does it mean for you and your business? Announced on Wednesday 21 September 2022, the government are providing a support package for businesses, which will see energy price cuts through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all UK businesses. The scheme …
Our December Newsletter includes information about the upcoming temporary rise in Annual Investment Allowance, a reduction in Business Rates for small retail businesses, the IR35 reforms set to cost contractors more in tax and the national insurance rise for higher rate earners.
Our October newsletter brings information on the dividend allowance, a change of mind on Class 2 NICs, the decline in apprenticeships and a call for inheritance tax to be abolished. We also highlight ways to withdraw profit from your business tax efficiently and how your pension savings can help finance your business in our business updates.
Following the chancellor’s Spring Budget announcements yesterday we have included a summary of the key changes which may affect you on pages 3-4 of our Spring Newsletter. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Newsletter here. The newsletter also includes articles on topical tax changes including: Making Tax Digital National Minimum wage increases …
The business community will welcome today’s Budget announcements with the continuing theme of growth, consistency and stability.
Here’s our Budget 2015 summary for business outlining the key announcements:
The government has announced plans to change how it collects Self employed National Insurance. Class 2 National Insurance, which is payable by the self employed and currently £2.75 per week, is paid upon receipt of a quarterly bill from the National Insurance Contributions Office or you can apply to pay monthly or six monthly by direct debit.
The changes will mean that self employed people will pay their Class 2 National Insurance together with their Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance which is payable on 31 January (and 31 July in some instances).
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