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Financial strategies for businesses facing labour shortages

Labour shortages, particularly in the hospitality sector, are creating significant challenges for many businesses this year. Managing your costs while trying to maintain service quality…

How to avoid Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties from HMRC

Lifetime ISAs (LISAs) have become a popular way to save for a first home or retirement, offering a 25 per cent Government bonus on contributions. …

What pension tax reforms could we see in the October Budget?

For months, there was speculation that the upcoming Budget could bring major changes to pension tax relief, specifically a move towards a flat rate of…

What are the benefits and challenges of a Management Buyout?

The upcoming Budget could see a rise in Capital Gains tax (CGT) rates so that they align with Income Tax rates. This rumour has led…

What are PAYE Settlement Agreements and how can they benefit employers?

PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) are a convenient tool for employers, allowing them to cover the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) on specific benefits provided…

How SMEs can capitalise on continued optimism

Optimism is on the rise among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the third consecutive year. According to recent research from banking firm American Express,…

IFRS S1 and S2 and the future of ESG reporting standards

Sustainability has become a core part of how businesses are expected to operate, whether we like it or not. You might think that all the…

How changes in tax receipts and National Insurance may affect you

With tax and National Insurance (NI) receipts making headlines, many people are understandably concerned about what this means for their tax obligations. (more…)

What if Inheritance Tax is affected by the 2024 Autumn Budget?

In our latest blog, we continue our look ahead to the 2024 Autumn Budget and how it could affect taxpayers. Today, we turn our attention…

HMRC updates bank details for tax payments – What businesses need to know

Keeping up with tax payments is something every business owner knows is important. On that note, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently updated its…

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