04-10-2021
Thousands of taxpayers across the UK have received ‘nudge letters’ from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) encouraging them to declare unpaid tax. The reasons for being targeted vary, but the impact of being contacted by HMRC can cause a lot of stress, leaving many taxpayers unsure about what they should do. Who is HMRC targeting
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01-10-2021
We are delighted to announce that Caryl King has been promoted as our newest Partner. Caryl has successfully risen through the ranks of the London-based practice after joining in 2008 as part of their audit trainee programme. Qualifying in 2011, Caryl has spearheaded several initiatives at Wilder Coe and is responsible for overseeing the firm’s
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27-09-2021
As more people are getting vaccinated, organisations are encouraging their staff to return to the office on a more regular basis – but it’s safe to say that an element of flexible working is here to stay. For many business owners, the move towards flexible working can offer cheaper options for office space. Offices can
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14-09-2021
Official research has found increasing confidence amongst SME employers, with 26 per cent saying they expect to increase their employee headcounts over the coming year. The findings from the Small Business Survey, carried out by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), show that the number of small employers – those with fewer
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14-09-2021
The National Minimum Wage has been in place for more than two decades. It currently stands at £8.91 per hour for adults over the age of 23 (The National Living Wage), while the lowest figure is £4.30 per hour for an apprentice. While a sizeable number of breaches will be down to errors or incorrect
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14-09-2021
Couples may be missing out on tax breaks without realising it, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Savings can be made both with Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by using their personal tax allowance. For CGT, a couple’s two allowances (each equal to £12,300) can be combined to reduce the final tax
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14-09-2021
It is a nightmare that plagues both business and private users alike, but cyber security experts are continuing to fight back against the online crooks using email scams targeting their organisations. The UK’S cyber police force, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has published guidance for businesses on a new reporting tool that can be
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14-09-2021
While rising property values may seem like good news, as prices go through the roof it could land you with a hefty Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. The latest data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show that the average IHT tax bill stood at nearly £210,000. IHT is a charge on the value of the
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14-09-2021
As the UK emerges from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic there are many positive indicators of financial recovery, such as a fall in COVID-induced public spending, a rise in job vacancies and a decline in unemployment, all of which are encouraging businesses to grow. The economic indicators are good news for SMEs with
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17-08-2021
Where grants claimed under the self-employment income support scheme (SEISS) do not correspond with records held by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), it will auto-correct 2020-21 tax returns and issue a new SA302 calculation to both taxpayer and acting agent. Corrections may be necessitated if: The grant amount was omitted; The amount received appears in
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17-08-2021
With predictions that the UK economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in 80 years and could recover to its pre-pandemic size by the end of this year, SME owners are feeling more optimistic and are keen to invest in growth. However, they are also frustrated by the mix of financial options open
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17-08-2021
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned that debt collection will resume as the UK emerges from the pandemic. HMRC will contact taxpayers who have fallen behind with their taxes. HMRC says it will take an understanding and supportive approach to dealing with tax debts or concerns about their ability to pay their tax. During
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