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We often find that clients begin to show signs of stress when the Self-Assessment tax return deadline approaches. This is just one of the reasons we recommend you file your return early, but there are numerous other benefits. Here are three key reasons to consider submitting your tax return sooner rather than later: Avoid last-minute
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently announced new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) that will take effect from 1 June 2024. These changes include a reduction in the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) for electric vehicles – which can be highly tax efficient. Many businesses have invested in electric fleets, which presents a slight problem for
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As of 1st May 2024, Companies House has implemented revised fees, marking a significant change in the cost structure for various services. This adjustment stems from the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Act, introducing measures that inevitably increase operational costs for Companies House. Understanding the impact The fee revisions encompass a range of services,
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned that a new wave of fraudulent text messages is targeting taxpayers using iPhones, claiming that recipients are owed tax refunds and must supply personal information to receive them. Some recipients are also being asked to follow a link to access their refund, which is disguised to appear legitimate.
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The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) has released the 2024 edition of its Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting (SORP) for Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). CCAB is appointed by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to oversee the SORP for LLPs, ensuring that such businesses can present financial statements and accounts similar to those of other
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued its updated guidance on salaried members in limited liability partnerships (LLPs), in relation to capital contributions. Currently, LLPs incorporate elements of both partnerships and limited companies, limiting the liabilities of each partner to the amount of capital they put into the business. Partners are typically considered to be
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Collage of Wilder Coe team in blue branded tops after completing tough mudder challenge for Sadie Bristow Foundation
On Saturday 18th May, two Wilder Coe teams completed a Tough Mudder to raise money for our 2024 nominated charity, The Sadie Bristow Foundation. Established in memory of Sadie Bristow, the organisation is dedicated to raising awareness about allergies and supporting those affected by them. The foundation focuses on educating children, parents, and educators on
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The Department of Business & Trade (DBT) has released the finalised draft of the Code of Practice on Fair & Transparent Distribution of Tips – the next step towards bringing the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act) into force. The Act will require businesses, where tips and gratuities are provided by customers, to
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If you are a Self-Assessment taxpayer, it is almost time to make your second ‘payment on account’ – advance payments towards your tax bill. Those who submit a Self-Assessment tax return and owe £1,000 or more will be required to make their second payment on account by midnight on 31 July 2024. How do payments
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In its latest research into the UK’s SME economy, NatWest Group has identified an encouraging trend among the country’s independent operators, as SME growth continues for the fifth consecutive month. Two sectors led the charge, as the service industry continues to be a significant driver of growth, while the manufacturing sector enjoyed expansion after a
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With the 6 July deadline nearing, it is essential to understand the updated reporting requirements for Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind (BIKs). Employers offering benefits, such as private healthcare, living accommodation, travel expenses, and company cars must report additional NICs through the payroll process or on a P11D form. Significant
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Child benefit supports parents or guardians of children under 16, or under 20 if in approved education, by contributing towards the costs of raising them. Since January 2013, the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) affects those earning above a specific threshold but this was revised in the Spring Budget 2024. Initially, families with one
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