The tax gap in the UK – the difference between the amount of tax owed and the amount that has been paid – remains wider than anticipated due to SMEs, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The tax authority’s … Continue reading
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The ins and outs of pre-notification of R&D claims
The UK Government has long encouraged businesses to invest in Research & Development (R&D) projects, believing it to be at the forefront of economic growth. R&D tax reliefs are, therefore, lucrative and aimed at both Small and Medium Sized Enterprises … Continue reading
Constantly asked for pay rises? Here is what you need to know about pay in the UK
As an employer, you will likely face the delicate situation of employees asking for pay rises. With the cost-of-living crisis and rise in inflation, these requests will have become more frequent as people look to keep up with spiralling living … Continue reading
Changes to free childcare, but higher earners will still miss out
In the Spring 2023 Budget, the Government laid out plans to shake up the current free childcare system – but many higher earners will be disappointed to find that the changes keep them excluded from the scheme. The existing childcare … Continue reading
Trivial benefits in kind and the advantages they give to employers
It is important for employees to feel valued in the workplace. A lot of the time, it is the little things that employers can provide to their staff that have the most substantial impact. One such ‘little thing’ is the … Continue reading