Over half of Brits plan to shop with small and local businesses after pandemic, study reveals
Around half of Brits plan to spend their money with small and local businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has…
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Sunshine, football and good news for business
Businesses in the UK, hit by months of lockdown, can see light at the end of the tunnel, with good news on the jobs front…
Continue readingWhat are the benefits of running a side business?
With the effects of the coronavirus pandemic leaving many people short on funding, some have turned to side businesses to provide them with extra funds…
Continue readingWhat is RTI for Payroll?
Whether you employ one worker or one thousand, Real Time Information (RTI) for payroll helps businesses stay on top of compliance and ensures employees pay…
Continue readingOTS to consider “benefits and implications” of moving tax year end date
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) will explore whether there is a case for moving the UK’s tax year end date. Announcing the review, the…
Continue readingNow is the time to prepare details of your taxable benefits
The last tax year has not long ended, but now is the time to think about how you report taxable benefits provided to your employees.…
Continue readingWorkplace childcare vouchers – get the best out this scheme during COVID-19
As many employees began working from home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, they used less paid childcare, as many before school clubs and…
Continue readingBank 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…
Continue readingTax saving strategies for landlords
Putting together an efficient tax strategy should be a no-brainer for buy-to-let landlords seeking to maximise their income. It may not be quite as glamorous…
Continue readingNew recommendations in sweeping CGT review
The second part of a sweeping review of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been published with 14 key recommendations. In July 2020, the Chancellor asked…
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