New research from wealth management firm Evelyn Partners has revealed that the majority of business owners with companies that earn more than £5 million annually are preparing for an exit. With 65 per cent of UK business owners contemplating the sale of their company, and almost half intending to do so within the next year, […]

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have struggled to access finance from banks for a while, with many having to turn to alternative lenders and sources to secure much-needed funding for investment. However, the scale of this issue has not previously been explored in significant detail until now. A new study has found that almost three-quarters

There have been several important tax decisions previously regarding the difference between vans and cars, but how do the different rules regarding electric vans affect their tax treatment? Let’s use a hypothetical: A Ltd has acquired a new electric company van that its director, Bob, uses to go to and from work, as well as

With a growing number of company car owners using electric vehicles, many are deciding or being permitted to use company credit cards to pay for roadside charging. However, what are the implications of this for the employee and business alike? While the answer is fairly technical, the short simple answer is there will be no

The 2020/21 tax year saw 1.4 million people charged interest on overdue tax payments – a 15 per cent increase on pre-pandemic figures. The data was released after a Freedom of Information request by investment platform, AJ Bell, but this did not disclose how much money HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) raised from these late

It is important for employees to feel valued in the workplace. A lot of the time, it is the little things that employers can provide to their staff that have the most substantial impact. One such ‘little thing’ is the concept of trivial benefits in kind. Trivial benefits are best described as small ‘token gifts’

In the Spring 2023 Budget, the Government laid out plans to shake up the current free childcare system – but many higher earners will be disappointed to find that the changes keep them excluded from the scheme. The existing childcare rules mean that parents are eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare if

As an employer, you will likely face the delicate situation of employees asking for pay rises. With the cost-of-living crisis and rise in inflation, these requests will have become more frequent as people look to keep up with spiralling living costs. Each month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys collect the salaries of 12.8

The UK Government has long encouraged businesses to invest in Research & Development (R&D) projects, believing it to be at the forefront of economic growth. R&D tax reliefs are, therefore, lucrative and aimed at both Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations. However, before organisations plan to claim R&D tax relief or expenditure

Benefits in Kind (BIK) cover several different perks or additional employer payments to their employees. They can include any of the following: Private Healthcare Loans Company cars Gym memberships And much more.  It is the employer’s responsibility to confirm all above-mentioned taxable benefits are on a P11D form and submitted annually to HM Revenue &