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Employment Allowance – Get up to £2k off your NICs bill
From the 6 April 2014 you can get the Employment Allowance which could reduce your employer’s Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by up to £2,000 every year.
PfP Tax Investigation Evening
Ricky and Jason attended the PfP tax investigation evening this week at the Caves in Edinburgh.
National Insurance – the Basic Facts
Most people over the age of 16 pay it in one form or another but it is still an element of the UK tax system which can cause huge confusion among employees, employers and the self -employed.
Banks Willing to Lend More to Small Firms
According to the BBA (British Banker's Association) banks are ready to lend small businesses cash. It has emerged during a recent campaign by the industry group to promote small business lending trends that the majority of loans are now being approved.
HMRC Property Voluntary Disclosure Campaign
If you have been renting out or have sold residential property in recent years and have not declared the income or capital gains to the taxman, there is an amnesty being run by HMRC.
UK Business Optimism at Record High
Optimism that UK Business is doing the best it has done in over two decades has been bolstered by a new survey by Lloyds. The research has shown that belief has surged over the past few months throughout the UK and in the vast majority of sectors. More studies have highlighted even more growth in the areas of export and investment over the coming year which is a good reason to start feeling good that things are finally improving.
Workplace Pension Automatic-Enrolment
You may or may not be aware that the law on workplace pension schemes has changed and the Automatic-Enrolment scheme, with which all employers must comply, is currently being rolled out across the UK.
Overseas Tax Minefield
If you are looking to expand your business overseas or just need help understanding the complex tax arrangements that apply to foreign income e.g. remittance basis, then you have come to the right place.
Thank you for Sponsoring the Kiltwalk
With your help, I managed to exceed my fundraising target. In total, the Kilimanjaro KiltWalkers raised over £50,000 for Scotland’s children’s charities.