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The decision to scrap the 45% tax rate has been widely criticised amid a cost-of-living crisis. The Chancellor has announced a U-turn. What’s the latest? The Chancellor has confirmed that the tax cut will not go ahead, due to the …

Tax-cutting promises upheld in mini-Budget The rumours ahead of the mini-Budget were all about tax-cutting measures, and the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, didn’t disappoint. What key changes were announced and how will they impact you? National Insurance …

Did extra bankings relate to understated sales? Here’s an example of a recent HMRC VAT Case, which may help our clients ensure they remain compliant in the eyes of the VAT man! The case. For four VAT quarters in 2019, Starz …

A recent HMRC case tested the boundaries of what consitutes a cake! In the case between Glanbia Milk Ltd v HMRC HMRC argued that a number of Glanbia’s products had been incorrectly recorded as zero-rated cakes.  The products in question were …

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered the UK Spring Statement on 23rd March 2022. What do small businesses need to know about the announcements? Coronavirus Pandemic Response From April 2022 taxpayers will begin to pay for the significant costs associated with …

In recognition of the Queen’s platinum jubilee, there will be an additional bank holiday in June 2022. What does this mean from a payroll perspective – what rights do your staff have? A long weekend There are normally eight bank holidays a year in England and Wales, nine in …

The Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 was delivered on Wednesday 27th October by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. What was announced and how might it affect you? The speech began with claims that the economy is back on track, as …

In August, Esther Guy joined a team of ladies to swim to France as part of a relay, to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK. Here’s a journal of the event… girls ALIVE Channel Relay Wednesday 4th August 2021 The …

Retail Daily Gross Takings   If you work within the retail sector then you will need to review your till software to check your compliance, in line with MTD for VAT.   Background As you may be aware businesses are …