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...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Introduction to automatic re-enrolment What is automatic re-enrolment and what do employers have to do? Find out more here State pension top-up proves a flop Only 13,000 people took advantage of government scheme. Find out more here ...
At this time of year you may be looking forward to the annual staff Christmas party, but have you considered the tax and National Insurance implications of laying this on for your team? writes Pearson May partner Nick Oliver FCA FIoD. After all, there’s nothing more festive than sitting down to examine the...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. This week we give a summary of the main measures from Wednesday’s Autumn Budget. Business – R&D expenditure credit raised Business rates to be determined by CPI and more. What’s changing VAT – thresholds to remain unchanged until 2020...
As you may recall, our article published in August included details of the Let Property Campaign which was launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) nearly four years ago, writes Pearson May partner Nick Oliver FCA FIoD. The Let Property Campaign is not the only campaign in existence. In the recent past, HMRC...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Autumn Budget predictions We take a look at what might be in the chancellor’s red briefcase on Autumn Budget day. Read what could happen here Completing your self-assessment tax return How to finish your tax return and pay your...
Each week Bath Business News and Pearson May bring you the top national finance stories. Online traders add £11bn to UK exports Business is booming for SMEs trading on Amazon or eBay. Read the full story here Childcare gap for parents of one year olds Costs skyrocket before child’s second birthday. Read the full...
Do you own assets such as property or shares in joint names or hold joint bank accounts? Most commonly this will be with your spouse or civil partner, but it may be outside of marriage with a long-term partner, sibling or parent, for example. Have you considered how the ownership of such assets affects...
