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06 Nov 25

Tax and trivial benefits

There is a trivial benefit-in-kind (BiK) exemption that applies to small, non-cash gifts (such as a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers) that are occasionally given to

06 Nov 25

Company Voluntary Arrangements

A Company Voluntary Arrangement (also known as a CVA) is a special arrangement that allows a company with debt problems or that is insolvent to reach a voluntary agreement to pay

06 Nov 25

P45s, P11Ds and P60s – what are they?

Most employees will come across forms such as the P45, P11D and P60 during their working life, and knowing what each one is for can make it much easier to keep track of your tax

06 Nov 25

Tell HMRC about unpaid tax on cryptoassets

Where cryptoasset tokens (also known as cryptocurrency) are held personally, this investment is usually undertaken in the hope of making a capital appreciation in its value or to

06 Nov 25

Updating your tax code

It is quite common for tax codes to be wrong, particularly if your income or employment situation has changed, so it is worth taking a few moments to check that HMRC has the

05 Nov 25

Tread carefully when using temporary contracts to confer tax breaks

A recent ruling has established that temporary worker arrangements do not constitute a single, continuous employment relationship in which workers retain the unfettered right to

03 Nov 25

Understanding the responsibilities of company directors

Taking on the role of a company director is more than holding a title. Directors have legal duties that shape how a company is run, how decisions are made and how risks are

03 Nov 25

Reviewing insurance cover

Many businesses arrange insurance in the early days and then only look at it again when something changes, or when a renewal comes around. The difficulty with this approach is that

30 Oct 25

Why ID verification is supposedly good for business

Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) to verify their identities from 18 November 2025. This process will be rolled

30 Oct 25

Taxable benefits for use of company car

The tax you pay on the use of a company car depends largely on its CO2 emissions, so choosing a lower emission or electric vehicle can make a significant difference to your overall