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National Insurance contributions for 2021/22
National Insurance contributions for 2021/22 The 2020/21 tax year starts on 6 April 2021. From that date, new thresholds apply for National Insurance purposes. Employees and Employers Employees pay primary ...
Business interruption insurance – Are pay-outs taxable?
Business interruption insurance – Are pay-outs taxable? Business interruption insurance provides cover for losses as a result of events that close or severely disrupt the business. Policies may cover a loss of profits that arise as a result of the ‘interruption’. The...
Changes to IR35 and Off-Payroll rules
IR35 and off-payroll working – What to do from 6 April 2021 if you provide services through an intermediary Prior to 6 April 2021, workers who provide their services to a private sector organisation through an intermediary, such as a personal service company, need to con...
The difference between legal and illegal dividends
Legal v illegal dividends There are many differences between legal and illegal dividends that as a business you need to be aware of. Changed business conditions in light of the Coronavirus pandemic have caused many companies to review thei...
The Spring Budget 2021 Our 2021 Spring Budget summary focuses on the tax measures which may affect you, your family and your business. To help you decipher what was said we have included our own comments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ...
Statutory payment changes from April 2021
Statutory payments from April 2021 By law, there are various statutory payments that an employer must make to an employee while the employee is absent from work. This can arise from the birth, adoption or death of a child. The employer must pay employees who meet the qua...
National Minimum Wage changes from April 2021
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage changes from April 2021 Under the minimum wage legislation, workers must be paid at least the statutory minimum wage for their age. There are two types of minimum wa...
Electric cars from April 2021 – what you need to know!
Electric cars from April 2021 For 2020/21, it was possible to enjoy an electric company car as a tax-free benefit. While this will no longer be the case for 2021/22, electric and low emission cars remain a tax-efficient benefit. How are electric cars taxed?...
Are you trading? Tax implications you need to know about!
Are you trading? Lockdown restrictions have forced many businesses to close temporarily. Selling goods or clothes on sites such as eBay and Depop offers the opportunity to raise some much-needed cash in these difficult times. However, it is important that you know the asso...
Leaving the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Leaving the VAT Flat Rate Scheme The VAT Flat rate scheme is a simplified scheme for smaller businesses. Under the flat rate scheme, VAT-registered traders pay a fixed percentage of their VAT inclusive turnover to HM...
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