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Employment law changes pressure small businesses
Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment conditions and increased…
Why cyber security is now a business survival issue
Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are finding themselves targeted…
Self-employed National Insurance
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class 4 NICs are payable…
How dividends are taxed
Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates that depend on…
The 60% tax band
Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that once their income exceeds £100,000, they can face an effective tax…
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall income position affects…
National Insurance liability on benefits in kind
National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance contributions. Employers must…
How the Marriage Allowance works
The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner.…
Tax Diary June/July 2026
1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025. 19…
A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a…
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending…
Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file…
