In a recent press release, HMRC addressed some common misconceptions about who needs to file a self-assessment return before the 31 January 2025 deadline and clarifies some of the most widespread myths. The press release seeks to dispel the
There is a basic principle that dividends or other distributions must not be paid out of capital even if the Articles of a company authorise such a payment. For the purposes of this article, reference to distributions includes dividends. This is
The higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) were introduced on 1 April 2016 and apply to purchases of additional residential property such as buy to let properties and second homes. The higher rate is 3% higher than the regular SDLT rates and
Asking your accountant for advice offers a range of benefits, particularly in guiding both business and personal financial decisions. Here are some key advantages: Expert Financial Guidance Accountants are trained professionals with deep knowledge
Overtrading occurs when a business expands its operations at a pace that exceeds its available working capital and financial resources. This can happen when a company takes on more business than it can sustain without sufficient cash flow to support
1 October 2024 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2023. 19 October 2024 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 October 2024.) 19 October
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% for chargeable profits between £12,570 and £50,270 plus 2% on
There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or non-trading must send their accounts to Companies House. A penalty is
If you turned 18 on or after 1 September 2020, there may be cash waiting for you in a dormant Child Trust Fund (CTF). If your children recently turned 18 you should check to see if they have claimed the money, to which they are entitled. Children
When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers' responsibility to ensure they meet the employees’ rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their salary. This includes any employees who are family members. It is possible to
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