Business News
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Director’s ban a warning to others to keep proper company records
A payroll services boss has been banned for orchestrating a multi-million-pound tax avoidance scheme. The case puts a spotlight on company owners and should serve as a reminder that they are subject to strict conditions over keeping records. The High Court issued a disqualification order lasting 11 years to the sole director of Magnetic Push… Read more
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Take account of your year-end tax liabilities
Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax liability for the year, if you complete a UK Self-Assessment tax return and is a way of settling tax owed. The two deadlines for the self-employed to pay their tax bills are 31 January and 31 July of each year. These two payments are made during… Read more
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Points-based system for HMRC late payment penalties
Penalties for late submission and late tax payments will be determined by a new points system to make them fairer and more consistent, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced. Under the new system, penalties will be points-based rather than automatic. This means that those who consistently miss deadlines will accrue more points – and… Read more
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Get ready now!
The next big step in the Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative is rapidly approaching. From 6 April 2023, MTD is expanding to include businesses and landlords with a combined total gross income over £10,000 per annum, from the following sources: self-employment partnerships UK property overseas property. The changes mean affected taxpayers will have to keep… Read more
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Time to prepare for Corporation Tax changes
From April 2023, the Corporation Tax rate will rise for companies with profits of more than £50,000, following the Chancellor’s announcement at his Spring 2021 Budget. However, the new higher rate of Corporation Tax will not be the same for all companies and will instead be tied to their profits. Companies generating profits of £250,000… Read more
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Bank of England and CBI expect the biggest rise in economy for decades
Both the Bank of England and the UK’s leading business members’ organisation believe the economy is set to take off after the vaccine bump. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is expected to rise sharply in the second quarter as lockdown eases. Bank economists say this is a result of the vaccine rollout and the fastest predicted… Read more