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Recent speculation on forthcoming Budget
There is unlikely to be much to celebrate when Rachel Reeves delivers her first Budget on the 30th of October.
Speculation is rife regarding the likely targets for tax increases. We have listed a few of the more
Boosting your State Pension
HMRC has issued a new press release reminding readers of a limited-time opportunity to enhance their State Pension. Currently, there is an opportunity for affected individuals to address gaps in their National Insurance
Payments on account for self-assessment
Self-assessment taxpayers typically need to pay their Income Tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments on account are due by 31 January during the tax year and by the 31 July after the tax
Class 4 National Insurance payments
Self-employed individuals are usually required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their annual profits exceed £12,570. For the 2024-25 tax year, Class 4 NIC rates are set at 6% (down from 9% in
Who qualifies for Tax-Free Childcare?
The Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme helps working families manage childcare costs by providing support through a wide network of registered providers, including childminders, breakfast and after-school clubs, and
Pension fund withdrawal options
Most personal pensions set a minimum age at which you can start withdrawing money, typically not before age 55. Some pension benefits can be taken tax-free. Generally, you can withdraw 25% of your pension pot as a
Deferring Class 1 NIC contributions
Employees with more than one job may be eligible to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain situations. This deferment can be considered if any of the following apply:
You pay Class 1 National
New brooms to deliver better pension frameworks
The Department for Work and Pensions has published an outline of the new Pensions Scheme Bill. There are three main objectives that the government want to achieve, and they are set out below. However, the process of
An outline of the Employment Rights Bill
Legislation has been introduced in Parliament to upgrade UK workers’ rights.
The legislation is wide ranging with the intention of tackling poor working conditions and benefitting businesses. A summary of the main
Chancellor unveils new measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has recently introduced a series of new measures aimed at advancing the priorities of the new government. The key announcements include:
New funding for breakfast clubs at 750 schools with
Construction industry – VAT reverse charge
There are special VAT reverse charge rules in place for certain building contractors and sub-contractors. These regulations, which came into effect on 1 March 2021, make the supply of most construction services between
Using the GOV.UK ID Check app
The GOV.UK ID Check app is used to allow applicants to verify their identify when they sign in to a government service with GOV.UK One Login. Once this had been completed satisfactorily, your identity information is
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