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04 Sep 23

Companies urged to file accounts early

Companies House has issued a news update targeted at companies who are due to file accounts by the end of September 2023. Generally, this would be for accounts ending 31 December

04 Sep 23

Tracking down lost pension details

Ever had a nagging feeling that you have a pension pot somewhere but have no idea how to track it down? Well, there is a solution. There is a search link on the GOV.UK website at

31 Aug 23

Reducing self-assessment payments on account

Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to pay their income tax liabilities in three instalments each year. The first two payments are due on: 31 January during the tax

31 Aug 23

Share buy-back clearance applications

Most payments a company makes to its shareholders, in respect of their shares, will be qualifying distributions and be subject to Income Tax. However, if certain conditions are

31 Aug 23

Current capital allowances for car purchases

If you are thinking about purchasing a company car through a limited company, there are many issues that need to be considered. In this short article we will point out some of the

31 Aug 23

Higher rate tax relief on gifts to charities

The gift aid scheme, which was originally introduced in 1990, allows charities to reclaim from HMRC the basic rate of Income Tax deducted from qualifying donations by UK taxpayers.

31 Aug 23

Pension tax relief at source

You can usually claim tax relief for your private pension contributions. There is an annual allowance for tax relief on pensions of £60,000 for the current 2023-24 tax year. The

31 Aug 23

Self-Assessment threshold change

The £100,000 threshold for Self-Assessment change for taxpayers taxed through PAYE only, increased from £100,000 to £150,000 with effect from 6 April 2023. However, the

29 Aug 23

Are you a company director?

There is more to being appointed a company director than accepting the title. According to Companies House directors formal, statutory duties and responsibilities

24 Aug 23

Giving money to charity in your Will

A reduced rate of Inheritance Tax (IHT) of 36% (reduced from 40%) applies where 10% or more of a deceased’s net estate is left to charity. The lower rate applies where 10% or more

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