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The March of the Higher Rate Taxpayer

New calculations issued alongside the Spring Budget show just how higher rate taxpaying status is becoming ever more common. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) received plenty of attention leading up to the Budget. It was widely portrayed in the media as the body that placed constraints on the Chancellor’s...

How Much Does Retirement Cost?

New research has put some surprising numbers on the income needed in retirement. Each year...

The Cost of Incorporating a Company Increases

The fees associated with incorporating and maintaining a company will rise from 1 May 2024,...

HMRC Ramps up its Checks

There’s no respite for HMRC with inheritance tax (IHT) accounts, undeclared dividend income and gains...

How to Navigate the £500 Trust Income Exemption

The introduction of a £500 income exemption on 6 April 2024 has impacted many trusts. It comes with various complications,...
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Britain’s State Pension Crisis At An All Time High

The demographic time bomb facing Britain’s state pension system is about to explode. As the last of the Baby Boomers...
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Companies House Reform Brings Tougher Company Checks

On March 4th, Companies House introduced wide-ranging reforms – subject to new legislation being in place. Directors need to get...
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Another Lesson Learned in Equal Pay

Having already paid out over £1 billion in claims, and now facing claims for further millions, Birmingham City Council’s financial...
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Making Tax Digital Small Business Review

The outcome from the Making Tax Digital (MTD) small business review is that MTD for income tax self-assessment (ITSA) will...
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Business Rates Relief: Extensions and Cuts

November’s Autumn Statement included a package of measures to help alleviate the burden of business rates in England and on...
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