Taxpayers given more time for voluntary national insurance contributions

Mar 13, 2023

The government has extended the voluntary national insurance deadline to give taxpayers more time to fill gaps in their contributions and boost their state pensions.

The extension comes after…

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HMRC sounds warning on new VAT penalties

Mar 06, 2023

HMRC is reminding VAT-registered businesses to file their VAT returns and pay on time ahead of new penalties being applied.

The tax authority says that the new penalties will be 'fairer…

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Spring Budget must ease cost pressures on businesses, says BCC

Mar 06, 2023

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use the upcoming Spring Budget to help ease cost pressures on small businesses.

Research carried out by the BCC revealed…

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UK economy narrowly avoided recession last year

Mar 06, 2023

The UK narrowly avoided falling into recession in 2022 after the economy saw zero growth between October and December, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Although…

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Year End Tax Planning Guide

Mar 06, 2023

Save tax before 5th April

Checking that your personal affairs, your family and business affairs, and your plans for the long term are arranged as tax efficiently as possible is always important:…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

Mar 03, 2023

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2023.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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HMRC urges eligible couples to claim Marriage Allowance

Feb 24, 2023

HMRC has reminded married couples eligible for the Marriage Allowance to make use of the tax relief.

Over 2.1 million couples currently benefit from the Allowance, HMRC said. Married couples…

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Inflation remains close to 40-year high

Feb 21, 2023

Inflation remains close to a 40-year high despite falling in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS found that inflation fell to 10.1% in…

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'Digital pound' likely to launch this decade, says Treasury

Feb 20, 2023

The Treasury and the Bank of England (BoE) have suggested that a state-backed 'digital pound' is likely to be launched this decade.

Both the Treasury and the Bank said that the public should…

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