
Retired and thinking about going back to work? Think about the implications
With more and more retirees returning to the workplace, considering the implications for pensions and tax is crucial

Changes at Companies House - Identity Verification Checks
Companies House will soon require the identity to be checked for all directors, some secretaries, PSC (Persons of significant control), and LLP members.

Do you need to register for VAT?
From April 2024 the government increased the VAT threshold for registration for VAT in the UK to £90,000, and deregistration limit to £88,000.

Changes at Companies House - Accounts Filing
All companies will need to file their annual accounts electronically and also include profit and loss accounts from 1st April 2027. The below guidance has been provided by Companies House.

UK Pension Guide
A pension scheme is a savings plan to help you put money aside for later life. It has favourable tax treatments when compared to other forms of savings.

Summer holiday Tax-Free Childcare reminder
With the summer holidays approaching, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are reminding working families that Tax-Free Childcare top-ups can be used to help pay for childcare costs, such as accredited holiday clubs, childminders, or sport activities.

Stamp duty land tax
Since the introduction of stamp duty in the 1600s, stamp duty has undergone numerous changes with the most recent one being in September 2022. With further changes announced in the Autumn Budget of 2024, where are we now?

Is it a zero-rated sandwich or a standard rated dessert?
As if like clockwork, the Wimbledon competition gets under way, and we see strawberries and cream everywhere! This year however, there’s a twist and it arrives in the form of a ‘Strawberry Sandwich’ which is M&S’ take on a Japanese fruit sando.