Online claim for expenses tax relief
Employees who incur expenses in undertaking their job may be able to claim tax relief for those expenses where they are not reimbursed by their …
Timing your payments around the year end
For unincorporated businesses, from 6 April 2024 onwards the cash basis is the default basis of accounts preparation. Unlike the accruals basis under which income …
Time running short to use your 2024/25 personal allowance
Most individuals are entitled to receive a personal allowance. This is the amount that they are able to earn before they pay tax. For 2024/25, …
Have you used your CGT annual exempt amount?
Individuals have a separate tax-free allowance for CGT purposes – the CGT annual exempt amount. Although it has been reduced considerably in recent years and …
Should we pay a dividend before the end of the tax year?
If you are the owner of a personal or family company, it is prudent to review your dividend strategy before the 2024/25 tax year comes …
Streamline Your Business with Payroll Services in Woolwich
Managing payroll is one of the most time-consuming tasks for any business owner. Ensuring that your employees are paid correctly and on time, while staying compliant with HMRC regulations, can be a complex process.
The Role of a Company Secretary in Woolwich: Why Your Business Needs One
A company secretary is not just an administrative role but a key figure in ensuring that your business complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Action you can take if you are struggling to pay your tax
Tax due under Self Assessment for 2023/24 should have been paid in full by midnight on 31 January 2025, along with the first payment on …
Deferring Class 1 National Insurance contributions
Where an employee has more than one job, they may be able to defer the payment of Class 1 National Insurance contributions in one or …
Claim a refund if you have overpaid tax
There are various reasons why tax may be overpaid, and when more tax has been paid than is due, it is understandable that the taxpayer …
Starting a business as a sole trader
When starting a business, there are various decisions to make and tasks to perform. One of the first questions to address is whether to run …
Using salary sacrifice to beat the rise in employer’s NIC
One of the more unpopular Budget announcements was the rise in employer’s National Insurance from 13.8% to 15% from 6 April 2025. The Class 1A …
