01-06-2021
People who enrolled in the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have been reminded that they must include income from their grants on tax returns to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), as it is subject to Income Tax and National Insurance. They should liaise with their accountants so an accurate return can be sent to HMRC,
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24-05-2021
So, your perfect candidate has accepted a role in your company. However, have you got the correct processes for onboarding remotely successfully? With remote working becoming the norm for employers, having streamlined processes for onboarding new staff is essential. HR Manager, Bal Dhesi shares practical considerations for welcoming team members remotely. Stay in contact with
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21-05-2021
Employers who hire veterans in their first employment after leaving the armed forces are now entitled to National Insurance (NI) relief to the upper secondary threshold for one year. The relief announced at the 2020 Budget, came into effect in April and applies to all veterans of the regular armed forces who have completed at
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21-05-2021
A new Debt Respite Scheme, designed to give a debtor with problem debt the right to legal protection from their creditors, is now available. The new scheme consists of two new two types of ‘breathing space’: A standard breathing space – Available to anyone with problem debt, which offers legal protection from creditor action for up
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21-05-2021
With the fourth round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) now well underway, HM Revenue & Customs has announced tough new fines for those that abuse the financial support on offer. The new penalty regime is aimed at those who have overclaimed the SEISS grant, which includes any amount of grant that a self-employed
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21-05-2021
In most cases, expenses an employee incurs at work are paid for by their employer, but some, like travel and accommodation expenses, are reimbursed later by the employer. Since 2016, the system for reimbursed expenses has been simplified, which means that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will usually accept that business expenses that are reimbursed
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21-05-2021
One unexpected bonus for staff forced to work from home because of the pandemic has been a £6 per week tax break. People will have seen their household bills naturally go up over the last year, from increased working at home and the Government has recognised this. These working life changes are driven by the
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21-05-2021
Companies that signed up to the VAT deferral scheme have been warned they face a five per cent penalty if they do not make payment arrangements by 30 June this year. Over half a million businesses deferred VAT payments last year. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that companies will be liable for the
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11-05-2021
Can you imagine washing your hair, body and clothes in the same washing up liquid used for dishes? Many of us have access to everyday hygiene, sanitary and grooming products. We can bathe each morning, wear freshly cleaned clothes and can brush our teeth twice a day. Although, for many, these are restricted options as
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28-04-2021
Welcome to our fresh new networking events series We are inviting you to our first Step: UP networking event of 2021. Previously our Young Professionals Network, we are opening our networking events this year with a new name and embracing the virtual environment. We hope you will join us as we unite professionals who are striding
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01-04-2021
As the UK reopens this spring, Wilder Coe is shaking off our lockdown blues and getting out into the big, wide world to raise money for charity. In April, some of our team have challenged themselves to move 100 miles each throughout the month for charity. Whether we walk, run or cycle, our goal is
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19-03-2021
Welcome to our IR35 podcast episode! Head of Tax, Tim Cook is joined by Glaisyers Solicitors Sarah Scholfield to delve into the complex topic of IR35 in our latest episode. With legislation changes due to hit the private sector in April 2021, Tim and Sarah look at what is IR35, why hiring agents and contractors
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