From the 2024/25 tax year, cash basis accounting will become the default method for most sole traders and partnerships completing their Self-Assessment tax return. But is this new approach right for you, or would sticking with accrual accounting give you better control over your finances? In this blog, we break down the key differences between […]
Why Management Accounts Are a Game-Changer for Your Business
Many business owners rely on annual accounts to assess their performance, but by the time you get those figures, it’s too late to make proactive changes. Management accounts bridge that gap, offering you regular insights to stay in control of your finances and future. What Are Management Accounts? Management accounts are a set of financial […]
Budget 2024 – Key takeaways
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Inheritance Tax (IHT) National Minimum Wage (NMW) Employers National Insurance Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Private School Fees Tax Administration Business Taxes in general Corporate Tax Roadmap – The government has published a Corporate Tax Roadmap. The roadmap includes a commitment to cap the Corporation Tax Rate at 25%; maintain the […]
Tax Time – Dates for August 2024
1 August 2024 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 October 2023. 19 August 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 August 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 August 2024) 19 August 2024 – Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly […]
Tax Time – Dates for July 2024
1 July 2024 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 September 2023. 6 July 2024 – Complete and submit forms P11D return of benefits and expenses and P11D(b) return of Class 1A NICs. 19 July 2024 – Pay Class 1A NICs (by the 22 July 2024 if paid electronically). 19 […]
Tax Time – Dates for May 2024
1 May 2024 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2023. 19 May 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 May 2024). 19 May 2024 – Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly […]
Basis Periods are changing
The commencement of Basis Period Reform draws near, with April 2024 heralding a significant shift for sole trader and partnership taxpayers.
Spring Budget 2024
Key changes taking effect from 1st April.
Tax Time – Dates for April 2024
Your tax dates for the month ahead.