As a director of a limited company in the UK, you have flexibility in how you pay yourself. The most tax-efficient approach is often a blend of salary and dividends. In this blog, we will explore the optimum director’s salary for 2025/26, helping you stay...
The Spring Statement 2025, introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, comes with a strong focus on fiscal discipline, economic growth and government reform. New Fiscal Rules At the heart of the Spring Statement 2025, are two key fiscal rules: Balancing the budget by...
The UK Budget is a financial statement presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. It outlines the government’s economic plans, including taxation and spending changes. The decisions made in the Budget influence the economy, determine the level of public...
Marginal Relief helps businesses with moderate profits pay less Corporation Tax. However, if you own multiple businesses, the Marginal Relief rules change. By knowing the rules, you can save your company money and avoid unexpected tax bills. What is Marginal Relief?...
As a company director, your Director’s National Insurance Contributions work slightly differently compared to regular employees. What is Director’s National Insurance? The National Insurance system requires individuals to make contributions to qualify for...
Marginal Relief is a tax relief scheme that helps companies reduce their Corporation Tax bill if their profits fall between certain thresholds. Since 1st April 2023, the UK Corporation tax System has introduced a gradual increase in tax rates for businesses with...
If you are a UK taxpayer, you will not have to pay tax on your lottery winnings. Whether you win a small sum or a jackpot, the entire amount is yours to keep. This applies to prizes won from the National Lottery, EuroMillions, scratch cards or any other legal lottery....
Gambling is popular in the UK, and like many other industries, it is subject to taxation. Whether you run a casino, offer online betting or operate a bingo hall, you need to understand Gambling Duty as to avoid penalties. What is Gambling Duty? Gambling Duty is a...
Betting on horse races is a cherished pastime in the UK. It also forms a significant part of the sports betting industry. The UK’s taxation system for horse race betting is simple and bettor-friendly. Unlike in some countries, punters do not have to worry about...
With the tax year ending on 5th April 2025, now is the time to review your finances and take advantage of tax-saving opportunities. You should take advantage of tax planning to reduce liabilities and benefit from tax reliefs before the 5th April 2025 deadline. 1....
From 6th April 2025, there will be an increase to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions. These changes will impact businesses of all sizes, increasing payroll costs for many. The Upcoming Increase to Employers’ National Insurance Currently, employers...
From April 2025, changes to company size classifications will make financial reporting simpler for thousands of businesses. The Companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024 updates the the turnover and Balance Sheet limits...
The UK Government takes paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW) seriously. HMRC has previously publicly named and shamed employers who fail to pay workers correctly, along with the appropriate fines and legal action. HMRC have also...
The Off-Payroll Working Rules, commonly known as IR35, ensure that contractors pay similar Income Tax and National Insurance as employees. These rules prevent individuals from working as “disguised employees”, meaning they benefit from self-employed tax...
Companies prepare Statutory Accounts as official financial reports at the end of every financial year. These accounts are mandatory under UK law and follow specific accounting standards. They offer shareholders, investors and other stakeholders a complete view of a...
A Director’s Loan Account, commonly abbreviated to DLA, records the money a company director borrows or lends to the company. It covers transactions outside of salary, dividends or reimbursed expenses. How Does a Director’s Loan Account Work? When you take...
HMRC introduced the Property Income Allowance as a tax exemption, which allows individuals to earn up to £1,000 per year from property-related income without paying tax or reporting it to HMRC. This applies to income from: Renting out a driveway or parking space...
HMRC introduced the Trading Income Allowance as a tax exemption, which allows individuals to earn up to £1,000 per year from self-employment or casual trading income without paying tax or reporting it to HMRC. This applies to income from: Selling goods online (Etsy,...
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%. This marks the lowest rate since June 2023 and the third cut in just over 6 months. While this move aims to support growth, it comes with both advantages and challenges. Why Have Interest Rates Been Cut to...
A Time to Pay arrangement is an agreement with HMRC to pay tax debts in instalments, rather than in one lump sum. This scheme covers most types of tax debts, including: Corporation Tax PAYE Self Assessment VAT You will make monthly payments via Direct Debit. While the...
Professional Clearance is the process of getting approval from a professional body or regulatory organisation to make sure all works follows the law, regulations and ethical standards. This process is especially relevant when an accountant or firm takes over from a...
When running a business, you need to understand which expenses you can deduct from your taxable profits. The phrase “Wholly and Exclusively” determines whether a business expense qualifies for tax relief. What Counts as Wholly and Exclusively? For an...
A Simple Assessment is a tax calculation sent by HMRC. It applies to those who owe tax that cannot be collected automatically through the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. Instead of requiring you to submit a full Self Assessment tax return, HMRC calculates the tax you...
Self Assessment forms are used to report income, calculate taxes and claim reliefs. All those completing a tax return must complete the main form, SA100. Depending on your sources of income, you may also need to complete supplementary Self Assessment forms to provide...
