After more than four decades in accountancy, Jim McEwen is finally closing Excel for the last time, and heading off into a well-earned retirement. Jim’s story began in 1983, when…
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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a tax that applies to companies and other non-individual owners of UK residential properties worth more than £500,000. The amount payable depends on…
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Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is set to change significantly in April 2025. These changes will impact businesses of all sizes, making it crucial to understand the implications and explore…
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VAT rules on food and drink have always been a grey area, and 2024 saw several legal cases testing these rules. This trend is continuing into 2025, with a key…
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Managing care for yourself or a loved one through Self-Directed Support (SDS) offers flexibility and control, but it also comes with added responsibilities. Particularly if you opt for Option 1,…
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Let’s be honest—payroll can feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. You get one issue sorted, and another pops up, usually with a deadline attached. If you’ve ever tried to…
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With the 31st of January self-assessment deadline just around the corner, HMRC is urging taxpayers to stay vigilant against scams. Over the past year, scam reports to HMRC have risen…
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Before the Autumn Budget, there was some hope that the new Labour Government might delay the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. However, this wasn’t the case.…
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