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UK Responds to New US Tariffs

The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government's position following the United States' recent imposition of new tariffs on UK exports. These include a 10% reciprocal tariff on British goods and a separate 25%

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Filing ATED return April 2025

From April 2025, updated ATED rates apply to residential properties held by companies and other Non-Natural Persons (NNPs). Make sure returns and payments are submitted by 30 April to avoid penalties. Reliefs may apply for commercial use. The Annual

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Child Benefit increases April 2025

Child Benefit has risen for 2025-26: £26.05 for eldest, £17.25 for others. Claim continues to age 20 in approved education. HICBC still applies for incomes over £60K - but PAYE option coming this summer! The child benefit rates for the only or

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Checking your tax code for 2025-26

Do you know what your 2025-26 tax code means? It affects how much tax is taken from your pay or pension. Check now to make sure you're on the right code and not overpaying! Here's what the letters and numbers really mean. You can find your tax

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Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26

Small gifts can mean big tax savings! Use the trivial benefits exemption in 2025-26 to reward employees with non-cash perks under £50 - no PAYE, no P11D, and no NIC. A smart, simple way to say thanks. The rules providing trivial benefit payments

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Frozen tax allowances and fiscal drag

Tax thresholds frozen till 2028? That’s fiscal drag in action - more tax paid without rate rises. It’s a stealthy revenue boost for HM Treasury, projected to bring in £38bn a year by 2029. Inflation and pay rises make it worse. The freezing of tax

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Tax Diary May/June 2025

1 May 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2024. 19 May 2025 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 May 2025). 19 May 2025 - Filing deadline for

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Dealing with supply line interruptions

Supply line interruptions can be a nightmare for any business. Whether it’s a delay in deliveries, a shortage of materials, or problems with international shipping, things can grind to a halt fast. But with a bit of planning and a calm approach, you

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