06-04-2022
Most adults flirt with the possibility of creating their own business and becoming successful entrepreneurs. Although the pandemic may have paused this idea for many, new figures show that 13% of UK adults now run fledgling businesses. According to the research by The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), this is the highest percentage since the late
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06-04-2022
As part of the new Health and Social Care levy, 2022-23 National Insurance (NI) and Dividend Tax rates have increased by a 1.25 percentage point as of 6 April. Many businesses are getting to grips with the added complications to the payments of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and dividends. How have NICs changed because of
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06-04-2022
With the current economic climate of high inflation, global uncertainty, and the backdrop of war, financing a new business might seem a challenge. However, with planning, careful research and professional advice, you can find the right financial solution for you. If the traditional funding route is problematic, other forms of finance may also be a
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06-04-2022
Businesses often find it a challenge to keep costs down, particularly whilst inflation rates soar and the cost of utility bills dramatical rise. Designing an expense report will help track any business-related expenses that your employees incur, either through a company credit card or spending their funds. These expenses might include spending related to work
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06-04-2022
Don’t ignore the signs that your business is struggling. Losing a business is incredibly stressful, both for you and any employees who may lose their jobs. You have worked too long and too hard getting your business set up and putting your heart and soul into making it a success. Equally, if you have a
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05-04-2022
Charlotte Willmore receives RI Status Wilder Coe delightfully announced that Charlotte has gained her Responsible Individual (RI) status and is now a Senior Statutory Auditor effective 1 April 2022. Her appointment to RI is a significant professional milestone on her journey to Partnership. Charlotte Willmore began her career in 2010, joining Wilder Coe on a
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23-03-2022
Two years ago, the UK entered its first lockdown. On Wednesday 23 March, our eyes were firmly fixed on the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as he rose to deliver his Spring Statement. Yet again, Mr Sunak found himself addressing MPs against a background of the crisis, with the residual impact of COVID, the
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18-03-2022
On 24 February 2022, the Charities Bill received Royal Assent to become the Charities Act 2022. The Commission has worked extensively with charities and their representative bodies, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Law Commission to bring these changes forward. What are the changes? It will be more straightforward for
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18-03-2022
With the new tax year approaching on 6 April, what are the forthcoming tax rate changes in the 2022-23 tax year. National Insurance threshold and rate changes On 6 April, National Insurance (NI) rates will increase by 1.25%. The government is introducing a health and social care levy, where working people contribute to funding the
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07-03-2022
Following a surge in enquiries due to the pandemic, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced it must prioritise its essential services by temporarily closing telephone hotlines. HMRC will focus on stabilising phone and tax credits/child benefits services, taking extra steps to meet targets and supporting at-risk customers. During December, the tax authority ran tests
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07-03-2022
Taxpayers who received Coronavirus business support must remember that COVID-19 grants or payments are taxable and must get declared on company tax returns. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder that the filing deadline for company tax returns (CT600) is 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. The deadline
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07-03-2022
Over the past two years, thousands of taxpayers benefited from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) before closing in September 2021. The scheme, involving five grant payments, was set up by the Government to support the self-employed, for example, sole traders, who met specific eligibility criteria. As HM Revenue & Customers (HMRC) looks to claw
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