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Five steps to growing your business, safely

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There is an inherent degree of risk in any business growth strategy – but keeping this risk to a minimum can help you grow your business without sacrificing your hard work. Growing your business hinges on your ability to take calculated risks, whether that be by investing in innovation or by taking on a new […]

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There is an inherent degree of risk in any business growth strategy – but keeping this risk to a minimum can help you grow your business without sacrificing your hard work. Growing your business hinges on your ability to take calculated risks, whether that be by investing in innovation or by taking on a new

New tax year – New tax rules

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With the start of the new tax year, taxpayers can expect significant changes that will directly impact their finances in the next tax year (2024/25). If you haven’t already, it’s time to closely examine your financial planning, including savings, investments, and tax compliance. So, what changes should you be aware of from 6 April 2024?

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With the start of the new tax year, taxpayers can expect significant changes that will directly impact their finances in the next tax year (2024/25). If you haven’t already, it’s time to closely examine your financial planning, including savings, investments, and tax compliance. So, what changes should you be aware of from 6 April 2024?

Redundancy regulations are changing – What it means for your payroll and policies

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From 6 April 2024, UK redundancy rules will change, particularly surrounding pregnant employees and those on family-related leave. The new legislation extends the ‘protected period’ for redundancy to 18 months after the birth or adoption placement, requiring employers to prioritise these employees for suitable alternative employment in case of redundancies. The financial impact on your

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From 6 April 2024, UK redundancy rules will change, particularly surrounding pregnant employees and those on family-related leave. The new legislation extends the ‘protected period’ for redundancy to 18 months after the birth or adoption placement, requiring employers to prioritise these employees for suitable alternative employment in case of redundancies. The financial impact on your

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Wilder Coe appoints two Tax Partners

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The start of April can often symbolize fresh starts and growth and is the perfect occasion to announce the introduction of two Tax Partners to the Wilder Coe team.  Jamie Muirhead will be stepping into his new role as Tax Partner, effective 1st April 2024. After joining the company in 2018 as one of the

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The start of April can often symbolize fresh starts and growth and is the perfect occasion to announce the introduction of two Tax Partners to the Wilder Coe team.  Jamie Muirhead will be stepping into his new role as Tax Partner, effective 1st April 2024. After joining the company in 2018 as one of the

Spring Budget ushers in property tax shake-up

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The Chancellor delivered his 2024 ‘Budget for long-term growth’ in the face of an upcoming general election. Although the headlines have been dominated by the news that employee National Insurance Contributions will be cut further to eight per cent, Mr Hunt also announced several measures, which changed how certain property taxes will be applied. Largely

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The Chancellor delivered his 2024 ‘Budget for long-term growth’ in the face of an upcoming general election. Although the headlines have been dominated by the news that employee National Insurance Contributions will be cut further to eight per cent, Mr Hunt also announced several measures, which changed how certain property taxes will be applied. Largely

Holiday accrual to come in for zero-hours workers

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Following changes to the Working Time Regulations 1998 in January 2024, further amendments are set to come into force on 1 April 2024 relating to leave entitlement for workers on irregular hours. Upcoming changes will apply to workers on zero-hours or irregular hours contracts, as well as those who are on ‘part-year’ contracts, such as

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Following changes to the Working Time Regulations 1998 in January 2024, further amendments are set to come into force on 1 April 2024 relating to leave entitlement for workers on irregular hours. Upcoming changes will apply to workers on zero-hours or irregular hours contracts, as well as those who are on ‘part-year’ contracts, such as

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Understanding the impact on pay in the hospitality sector

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In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on May 2, 2023, is set to revolutionize tipping payment practices across the UK. Due to come into force on 1 July 2024, and affecting approximately two million workers in the sector, this new

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In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on May 2, 2023, is set to revolutionize tipping payment practices across the UK. Due to come into force on 1 July 2024, and affecting approximately two million workers in the sector, this new

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Companies House changes now in effect

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The initial provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect on 4 March 2024. These updates mandate that from 5 March 2024, every company must, when submitting their next Confirmation Statement (form CS01): Provide a registered email address for communications – Companies House will utilise this email for correspondence with

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The initial provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect on 4 March 2024. These updates mandate that from 5 March 2024, every company must, when submitting their next Confirmation Statement (form CS01): Provide a registered email address for communications – Companies House will utilise this email for correspondence with

What are the implications of MTD for ITSA for SMEs?

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The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is going to create some upheaval within the SME sector. No doubt, some of you are already using MTD-compliant software to file your taxes or your accountant is doing it for you. However, if you are yet to make this change, you

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The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is going to create some upheaval within the SME sector. No doubt, some of you are already using MTD-compliant software to file your taxes or your accountant is doing it for you. However, if you are yet to make this change, you

Run your business from home? Get to know your VAT entitlement

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If you are a business owner and work or run your business from home, then you may be entitled to reclaim VAT on certain costs. In practice, this means that you can reduce the amount of VAT you have to pay on business income against the amount of VAT you have had to pay on

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If you are a business owner and work or run your business from home, then you may be entitled to reclaim VAT on certain costs. In practice, this means that you can reduce the amount of VAT you have to pay on business income against the amount of VAT you have had to pay on