New employee starter checklist
Setting up the correct tax code when a new employee starts is essential, as even small payroll errors…
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Car and travel costs if self employed
If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs can be claimed. You…
Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income
A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This…
The rise of the silver economy
The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In…
Turning waste disposal into an income stream
For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required to stay compliant…
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026.…
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh…
MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you…
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for…
New 40% First Year Allowance now in force
The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development…
Check your National Insurance record
It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the…
PAYE rules for labour supply chains (umbrella companies)
From 6 April 2026, significant changes to PAYE rules will affect umbrella companies, recruitment agencies, and end clients,…
Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud
Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in the recent Budget.…
