by Pi Accountancy | May 22, 2024 | Property Landlords
The UK Parliament has recently introduced a new legislation called the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024, which aims to address key challenges in the rental market and ensuring fairness between all parties involved. Therefore, creating a more secure rental market for...
by Pi Accountancy | May 16, 2024 | Payroll and Employment
While the idea of earning less money might seem strange at first, salary sacrifice can actually make sound financial sense. This is because the sacrificed portion of your salary may not be subject to Income Tax or National Insurance Contributions, depending on what...
by Pi Accountancy | May 15, 2024 | The Budget
Double Cab Pick Ups Before the legal and political debates, Double Cab Pick Ups (DCPUs) were widely classified as “goods vehicles” for tax purposes. This classification provided the following benefits: Capital Allowances – Businesses could deduct a...
by Pi Accountancy | May 13, 2024 | Taxes
P60 Deadline Following the end of the financial year in the UK, all employers should be looking to issue their employees with their P60. This document summarises an employee’s total earnings and deductions for the year just ended. Ensuring that the P60 is issued...
by Pi Accountancy | May 9, 2024 | HMRC
P11D Deadline As we approach the July deadline, employers across the UK need to prepare for the submission of any P11D forms. These documents report the value of any benefits in kind. These are non-cash benefits that employees or directors receive from their company...
by Pi Accountancy | May 8, 2024 | Advisory and Resources, Business, Regulations and Schemes, VAT
VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges affect many businesses that use vehicles for both work and personal journeys. With updated rates in May 2025, it is important to understand how the rules work and how the charges may impact your VAT position. What are VAT Road Fuel Scale...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 6, 2024 | The Budget
Spring Budget 2024 In the Spring Budget 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made several key announcements that could have significant implications for individuals and businesses across the UK. Here’s a breakdown of the main points and what they might mean for you. Taxation...
by Pi Accountancy | Jan 8, 2024 | Taxes
The gig economy continues to thrive, with more people turning to side hustles to supplement their income or monetise a hobby. However, the new tax rules introduced in 2024 mean that anyone earning from a side hustle needs to be aware of their tax obligations. What are...
by Pi Accountancy | Nov 23, 2023 | Business
The 2023 Autumn Statement brings substantial financial changes that effects everyone from employees and employers to pensioners. This is Pi Accountancy’s overview geared to unpack the key sections that could affect our clients. Read the full documentation here:...
by Pi Accountancy | Jun 10, 2023 | HMRC
HMRC Helpline Closed for 3 months On 8th June 2023, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced the temporary closure of their Self-Assessment helpline for three months. This closure is part of their ongoing efforts to improve customer service and streamline operations....
by Pi Accountancy | Jun 1, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions
What Business Expenses can I Deduct? As a business owner (or small business owner) in the UK, you are allowed to deduct certain business expenses from your taxable income, reducing your overall tax bill. However it is important to note that not all expenses are...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 27, 2023 | Business, Director
Owner’s Equity Owner’s equity, also know as shareholders’ equity, represents the residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting it’s liabilities. In real words, it is the portion of a company’s assets that belongs to the...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 25, 2023 | Corporation Tax, HMRC, Taxes
R&D Tax Relief Reformation 2023 Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief is set to undergo Reformation in 2023, following the review of R&D tax reliefs launched at Budget 2021. The government announced changes to the reliefs at Autumn Statement 2021 to...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 6, 2023 | Business, Director, HMRC, Self-Employed, Taxes
Happy New Tax Year! As of today, the new UK tax year has officially started. It’s time to get your finances in order, review your tax code and start planning for the year ahead. Whether you’re self-employed, employed or a business owner, this is the...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 3, 2023 | Self Assessment, Taxes
Higher Earners Tax Rate The highest rate of tax will be paid by more people after the threshold is reduced, following the Chancellor’s Budget announcements. The Chancellor has changed the level at which the 45% additional rate of tax applies from, lowering it...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 3, 2023 | Self Assessment, Taxes
Childcare Benefit Changes – The Good and the Bad Following the Chancellor’s Budget announcements, there will be some changes to childcare benefit and depending on your personal circumstance, this could be a blessing or a curse. Parents will get up to 30...
by Pi Accountancy | Apr 3, 2023 | Pension, Property Landlords, Self Assessment, Taxes
A Significant Overhaul for Pensions and Retirement Saving Following the Chancellor’s Budget announcements, pensions got a significant overhaul to make retirement saving more appealing. This comes with an increase in the amount you can put into your pension each...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 31, 2023 | Business, Corporation Tax, Property Landlords, Taxes
The ISA Allowance has been frozen for 2023/24 The annual Investment Savings Account (ISA) allowance has been frozen once again for the 2023/24 tax year. By freezing it again, the allowance is being left at £20,000 for every individual – However there will be an...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 27, 2023 | Corporation Tax, Taxes
Marginal rate will be charged at 26.5% As of 14 October 2022 it has been re-announced the Corporation Tax main rate will increase to 25% from 1 April 2023 for companies with profits over £250,000. A rate of 19% will be available for business with profits of up to...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 21, 2023 | Business, Corporation Tax, Director, HMRC, MTD, Self-Employed, Taxes, VAT
Key Tax Changes for the 2023/24 Tax Year We’re here to inform you about the Key Tax Changes for the 2023/24 Tax year and how these changes will affect companies, as well as sole traders. National Insurance The introduction of the new “Health and Social...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 16, 2023 | Business, Director, HMRC, PAYE, Payroll and Employment, Taxes
The Payroll Year will End on the 5th of April 2023 This year’s Payroll Year will end on the 5h of April 2023 and we’re here to help you get prepared for the next Payroll Year, with the dates you need to be aware of and tips to help you get ready. The Dates...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 15, 2023 | Business, Payroll and Employment
The Minimum Wage rates increase from the 1st of April 2023 All employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on the 1st of April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. Below you will find the...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 15, 2023 | Business, Corporation Tax, Director, Taxes, The Budget
Budget Highlights 2023 The Chancellor presented his Spring Budget on the 15th of March 2023 and we’re here to discuss some of the highlights. The Economy: The OBR expects inflation to fall from 10.7% to 2.9% by the end of 2023. UK economy will shrink by 0.2%...
by Pi Accountancy | Mar 14, 2023 | HMRC, Taxes
Topping up NI Contributions – Deadline Extended The Government have announced that taxpayers will have until the 31st of July 2023 to make Class 3 voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions going back to April 2006. This will help them plug gaps in their...
