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UK company size thresholds to increase
UK company size thresholds to increase

To cut complexity and burdens from legislative reporting requirements, the thresholds for company sizes in the UK are being increased by 50%. Following the Spring Budget, it has been announced by the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the company size thresholds will be...

The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?
The tax year ends on 5th April each year, why is this?

Well you can blame the Romans, especially Julius Caesar and Europe. Back in 1582 the Pope Gregory X111 commanded the change from the Julian calendar as there was a problem.  It ran for 30 or 31 days for 11 months and it was only February that had 28 days (29 every 4...

2024 Ransomware Trends
2024 Ransomware Trends

The cyber security criminals aren’t giving up, and they’re not just doubling down either. They are now tripling down. They even have virtual “ransomware supermarkets” for criminals to pop in and buy ransomware in a box with a set of instructions so even more criminals...

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax
Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax

Government U-turn on double cab pickup tax After just one week the government has u-turned on plans to classify double cab pickup trucks as cars for tax and VAT purposes which would have resulted in huge tax increases. This U-turn comes after huge criticism from...

The Role of Accounting Software for Small Business Success
The Role of Accounting Software for Small Business Success

In the dynamic landscape of small business management, effective financial management is the key to sustained success. Accounting plays a pivotal role in this process, and thanks to the development of technology, accounting software has become a powerful tool for...

What is an Audit?
What is an Audit?

An independent party conducts an audit to investigate a company’s financial report. The audit aims to provide assurance (different from a guarantee) that the financial statements are true and fair according to the relevant financial reporting framework. Typically,...

Mandatory payrolling of employment benefits from 2026
Mandatory payrolling of employment benefits from 2026

HMRC have announced that from April 2026, the reporting and payment of income tax and Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NIC) on benefits in kind will be required to be made through payroll software. This is a significant development and will affect all...

When is the 2024 Spring Budget?
When is the 2024 Spring Budget?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his 2024 Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024.   What time is the Budget? The Budget is expected to take place at about 12:30 pm, straight after PMQs. The first part of the statement typically begins with a review of the...

Tax return tips for self-employed business owners
Tax return tips for self-employed business owners

As a self-employed business owner, you may find it hard to keep on top of tracking accounting records, taxes and expense claims when submitting your self-assessment tax return. Hiring an accountant could benefit you with the following points. There are many different...

Autumn Statement Summary 2023
Autumn Statement Summary 2023

Autumn Statement 2023 On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were...

Autumn Statement 2023 – Key Tax Announcements
Autumn Statement 2023 – Key Tax Announcements

This afternoon, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his Autumn Statement. Below we have highlighted some of the key tax announcements made by the Chancellor.   Employee National Insurance Contributions (NICs) cut The main rate of Class 1 employee NICs will be...