HMRC urging parents to extend Child Benefit claim with deadline on the horizon
Parents have until 31 August 2025 to extend their child benefit claim and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are urging parents to act fast and submit their extension claim before the deadline.
Think your business doesn’t need an audit? The chaos with the local councils says otherwise
It’s no secret that many of the local councils throughout England are on the verge of bankruptcy or have already crossed that threshold.
Have you validated your identity with Companies House?
Companies House’ voluntary window to validate your identity is coming to end on the 18 November 2025 with the checks becoming mandatory from that date.
Are further Inheritance Tax reforms on the horizon?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has proven a popular avenue for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she attempts to balance the Government’s books and there is growing belief that she could introduce further measures on IHT later this year.
Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?
The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill. Read More
Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?
Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings.
Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money?
As the Government attempts to balance its books, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed over 2.6 million taxpayers will be hit with tax bills on their savings.
The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure
If you have concerns about the long-term state of the British financial infrastructure, you are not alone, as the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) shares your concerns.
UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances?
Unsuspecting taxes that you often pay without realising, such as VAT (Value Added Tax) and the more recent tax freezes, are commonly referred to as ‘stealth taxation’.
HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an initial trial that will end the sending of Corporation Tax reminder letters.