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An overview of salary sacrifice arrangements

A salary sacrifice arrangement involves an agreement by an employee to lower their cash salary in exchange for non-cash benefits. Importantly, this reduction must not bring their earnings below the National Minimum Wage (NMW). If an employee wishes

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Types of tax allowances for capital expenditure

Capital allowances enable businesses to claim tax relief on certain capital expenditures. Different rules apply to various types of capital expenditure, and the amount you can claim depends on the specific capital allowance you use. If an item is

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Bank of England eases base rate to 4.75%

The Bank of England's recent decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75% brings several potential benefits to various sectors of the UK economy. Let's explore these advantages in detail. Reduced Borrowing Costs Lowering the base rate directly

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EV or diesel – for and against

When evaluating the annual running costs of electric vehicles (EVs) compared to diesel cars, several key factors come into play: fuel (or electricity) expenses, maintenance, insurance, taxation, and depreciation. Here's a detailed

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Tax Diary December 2024/January 2025

1 December 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2024. 19 December 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 December 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 December 2024). 19

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Budget confirms change in non-dom tax status

It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget measures that changes announced by the previous government at the Spring Budget earlier this year will proceed almost entirely as initially announced. From April 2025, the government will abolish the

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Payrolling of benefits in kind

At Autumn Budget 2024, the government confirmed that it will go ahead with a simplification measure first announced in January 2024. This new measure will mandate the reporting of Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for

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Taxation of double cab pick-ups

The tax treatment of double cab pick-up vehicles (DCPUs) has been clarified as part of the recent Budget announcements. This follows a chequered history of the tax treatment of DCPUs after a 2020 Court of Appeal judgment and after the previous

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