A survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that nearly half of the employers who must set up a workplace pension scheme for their staff in the next two years are confused about their responsibilities.
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Buy-to-let mortgage applications from limited companies more than double as landlords strive to beat tax hikes
The number of buy-to-let loan applications from limited companies has surged in recent months as landlords prepare for tax hikes starting in April, say mortgage brokers.
UK families facing inheritance tax hits 35-year peak
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has released new figures that show the number of UK families paying inheritance tax (IHT) is at a 35-year high.
Government to raise auto-enrolment upper limit
From April 2016, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is raising the qualifying earnings upper limit for auto-enrolment from its 2015/16 value of £42,385 to £43,000 in 2016/17. The lower limit qualifying earnings band will remain at £5,824 and … Continue reading
Getting digital with online Personal Tax Accounts
Many UK taxpayers are now able to manage their tax affairs following the launch of Personal Tax Accounts.