Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. This week we look at Chancellor Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement. A statement with few new announcements There were a number of updates on growth, borrowing and debt. Find out more here Consultations – business rates revaluation brought...
To the surprise and relief of most in the tax profession, the 2017 Autumn Budget (which took place last November) was a relatively gentle affair. And this week’s Spring Statement was not a major tax event either, writes Pearson May partner Nick Oliver FCA FIoD. One of Chancellor Philip Hammond’s objectives in moving the...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Spring Statement expectations We step into the unknown as the Chancellor prepares for his Spring Statement 2018 on March 13. Click here to find out what could happen Staff auto-enrolment contributions to rise to 3% There are only six...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Devolution and property taxes How does property taxation differ around the UK? Click here to find out what the changes are Equity release passes £3bn in 2017 The average pensioner released £77,380 from their home in 2017. Find out...
As I am sure most people are aware, January 31 was the online filing deadline for tax returns for the year ended April 5, 2017, writes Pearson May partner Jacqui Bowden. If you missed this deadline for whatever reason then you can still file your tax return, but you must act sooner rather...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Residence nil-rate band to increase Inheritance tax receipts soar as HMRC adopts aggressive approach Click here to find out whether this affects you. How to provide employee bonuses Motivate and retain employees with rewards at...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Cost of divorce rises to over £14,500 Preparing financial arrangements could save on extra costs. Find out more here Most SMEs unprepared for MTD Two in five want guidance on complying with new making tax digital requirements. Click here...
The tax benefits of making pension contributions can be significant and although there have not been any major changes in this area in recent years – despite speculation that the government would do so – it is always useful to recap the main tax benefits, writes Pearson May partner David Richards BA (Hons) ACA...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Tax and finance changes for 2018 A preview of what’s in store for the next financial year. What’s changing. Click here to find out Tax and finance changes for 2018 A preview of what’s in store for the next...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. HMRC steps up crackdown on offshore evasion Stringent new penalties for non-compliance take effect in 2018. Does this apply to you? Click here Technology could solve SME productivity problem SMEs are optimistic about upskilling through technology. Find out more...
