The Resolution Foundation has suggested that reforms to inheritance tax (IHT), capital gains tax (CGT) and national insurance (NI) could raise more than £20 billion a year. The Foundation said that the reforms could also pass a 'triple tax test' of improving tax efficiency, making sure that tax rises fall... read more →
Oct
04
Oct
04
The end of business rates relief will sting hospitality with a £928 million bill in April unless the government acts in the Budget, warns UKHospitality. Hospitality and leisure businesses face their bills quadrupling if business rates relief ends as planned on 31 March, it adds. The trade body is calling... read more →
Oct
04
The Chancellor should use her Autumn Budget to make off-payroll working rules'fairer and more effective', according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). IPSE says that the rules, commonly known as IR35, are still causing significant disruption for businesses and public bodies needing to recruit freelancers and... read more →
Sep
05
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including: electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend P11D and P11D(b) for tax year 2023 to 2024 supporting employees with changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge pensions for seasonal temporary... read more →
Sep
05
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 September 2024. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates apply’. The rates only apply to employees using a company car. The advisory fuel... read more →