With fluctuating incomes and the costs of living hitting businesses and individuals alike, people who have never previously had any issue with paying tax bills on time may have found themselves passing the 31 July payment on account deadline without … Continue reading
COVID business loans scheme extended for two years
The Recovery Loan Scheme, which helped businesses throughout the pandemic, has been extended for a further two years. Launched on 6 April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) was one of several finance schemes available to struggling businesses. It provided … Continue reading
Group companies – Considerations ahead of the Corporation Tax rise
Corporation Tax (CT) rates are set to rise in the UK from 1 April 2023. From this date, the main rate of CT will increase to 25 per cent for all companies with taxable profits over £250,000. There will also … Continue reading
Britons lose millions in penalty charges as they cash in LISAs
Thousands of Britons facing a cost-of-living crunch have been withdrawing funds from their Lifetime ISA (LISA) accounts and getting hit with significant penalty charges. According to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), a record 77,500 LISA savers were issued over £33 … Continue reading
‘Umbrella’ contracts firm loses £11m tribunal case against HMRC
A company has lost an £11 million dispute with the taxman over whether contract construction workers were entitled to claim travel costs tax-free. As many as 600,000 temporary workers in the UK are thought to be employed by umbrella companies, used … Continue reading