
Eleven new year's resolutions to improve your finances
According to a YouGov poll published just before Christmas, exercising more, losing weight and eating more healthily are the top three New Year’s resolutions which will be made by Britons this year, with 51% saying that their January pledges would fall into one of these three categories.

Pressing need for charities to mitigate risks to financial resilience
With risks to financial resilience identified by the Charity Commission as one of the pressing issues facing charities, robust budgeting and quality information are key.

MTD penalties waived for first year of Income Tax
Self assessment taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax next April will not face penalties if late filing quarterly updates.

Are hybrid cars worth a second look for business owners?
Tax savings are not the only consideration for company car drivers ‘going green’ and more and more often we are seeing a reversal of the green revolution.

Directors' Remuneration: Why the ‘Optimum’ £12,570 Salary Isn’t Always Optimum
Owner-managed companies are often advised to pay directors a salary of £12,570 in line with the Personal Allowance, with remaining profits extracted by way of dividends. It’s simple, tax-efficient, and generally works well. However, ‘one size fits all’ rarely applies in tax planning.

No change in the budget may feel like a win for farming, says leading agricultural finance expert
Following a bruising Budget for agriculture 12 months ago, farmers may breathe a sigh of relief if it’s ‘no change’ when the Chancellor delivers her 2025 speech next week, according to a leading agricultural finance expert.

Taxing Time Ahead?
Scott Hansell of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning takes a look at what the effect would be of a widely anticipated increase in income tax rates in this month’s Budget.

Free webinar for charities to outline implications of new statement of recommended practice
Charity managers and trustees are being given the chance to learn about important new rules on how they prepare their accounts, at a special free webinar.







