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What is an Accounting Ledger?
An accounting ledger records all financial transactions organised by account. This ...
What is an Accounting Period?
An accounting period is a specific timeframe for which a business prepares its ...
The Bank of England Cuts the Base Rate to 5%
On the 1st August 2024, the Bank of England cut the base rate from ...
What is a Business Bank Account?
A business bank account specifically manages the finances of a business. Unlike ...
CIS Statements
Adhering to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements is crucial for both contractors ...
What is PAYE?
PAYE or "Pay As You Earn" is a method that deducts Income Tax from your wages before you receive ...
What is National Insurance?
National Insurance (NI) is a component of the UK's welfare system, designed to fund ...
The Cycle to Work Scheme
The Cycle to Work scheme helps employees purchase bicycles and equipment through a ...
What is the Lower Earnings Limit?
The Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) is the minimum amount an employee must earn to ...
What is Maternity Allowance?
Maternity Allowance supports pregnant women and new mothers who do not qualify for ...
What is Personal Allowance?
Personal Allowance refers to the amount of income each individual in the UK can earn ...
What is Self-Assessment?
HMRC uses the Self-Assessment system to collect Income Tax and requires taxpayers to ...
Does Tax Apply to Marketable Securities?
Yes, tax does apply to Marketable Securities. Marketable securities ...
What is Football Transfer Tax?
Football Transfer Tax refers to the tax implications and regulations surrounding ...
Tax Bands and Rates for 2024/25
This blog aims to break down the current tax bands and rates, personal ...
Holiday Accrual on SSP
When employees are unable to work due to sickness, they may be eligible for Statutory Sick ...
What is a P11D?
The P11D form is used by employers to report expenses and benefits provided to directors and ...
What is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme?
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS) simplifies the way small businesses manage their ...
What is Corporation Tax?
Corporation Tax applies to the profits of limited companies and other organizations, ...
What is Double Entry Bookkeeping?
Double Entry Bookkeeping is an accounting technique that records each financial ...
Student Loans
Student loans are primarily provided by the government to help cover the cost of higher education. ...
Marriage Allowance Transfer
Marriage Allowance transfer allows one spouse to transfer a portion of their Personal ...
What is Marriage Allowance?
Marriage Allowance is a government initiative aimed at reducing the tax burden for ...
Trivial Benefits
A trivial benefit is a small gift or perk provided to an employee that costs £50 or less. To ...