Author Archive Vale & West

Is your business ready to process new maternity and paternity rates?

March 3, 2026 Comments Off on Is your business ready to process new maternity and paternity rates? By Vale & West

With so many changes hitting businesses in April, it is difficult to keep track of them all.

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MTD is getting closer, but awareness still is not translating into action

February 26, 2026 Comments Off on MTD is getting closer, but awareness still is not translating into action By Vale & West

As Making Tax Digital for Income Tax edges ever closer for many sole traders and landlords.

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Is your payroll prepared for the rise in State Pension age?

February 25, 2026 Comments Off on Is your payroll prepared for the rise in State Pension age? By Vale & West

From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age (SPA) will start increasing from 66 to 67 years old.

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Is it bad to have too much working capital?

February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Is it bad to have too much working capital? By Vale & West

There have been a lot of concerns around the domestic and global economy in recent times that have led to businesses being more cautious than normal.

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Changes to stocks and shares ISAs could result in tax on interest

February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Changes to stocks and shares ISAs could result in tax on interest By Vale & West

Historically, ISAs have been considered a tax-free investment opportunity, but the latest notes on upcoming changes to this scheme may mean that interest on cash held in a stocks and shares ISA may result in new tax liabilities.

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Businesses strike back at proposed tourist tax: What could this mean for you?

February 18, 2026 Comments Off on Businesses strike back at proposed tourist tax: What could this mean for you? By Vale & West

More than 200 leaders from the UK’s hospitality and leisure sector have written to the Chancellor urging the Government to reconsider the proposed visitor levies.

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Ramadan, Lent and business succession – How do you prepare for the future?

February 17, 2026 Comments Off on Ramadan, Lent and business succession – How do you prepare for the future? By Vale & West

Once again, Ramadan and Lent are set to take place simultaneously, meaning that approximately half the world’s population will be engaging in spiritual reflection.

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Vaping Products Duty: The new regime

February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Vaping Products Duty: The new regime By Vale & West

From October 2026, businesses involved in producing, importing, storing or selling vaping products will face a significant regulatory reform with the introduction of Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme.

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Salary sacrifice pension rules are changing: Who pays the price?

February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Salary sacrifice pension rules are changing: Who pays the price? By Vale & West

Salary sacrifice has long been one of the most tax-efficient ways to save into a workplace pension.

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Fall in love with your finances this Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Fall in love with your finances this Valentine’s Day By Vale & West

This Valentine’s Day, you might be thinking about spoiling your significant other with flowers and chocolates.

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