Earning a six-figure salary is an exceptional feat, providing a sense of financial security and abundance. However, it’s important to note that a higher income can lead to complicated tax affairs. There are various tax implications of earning over £100K so let’s have a look at them. One of the main tax implications of earning […]
Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala
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Apr
Apr
Last October, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) was introduced to tackle fraud and economic crime in the UK. One of its key objectives is to improve the quality of data held at Companies House. As a result, on 4th March 2024 changes at the Companies House came into being. Overview […]
Landlords, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Are you letting out a residential property through a limited company?
05
Apr
Apr
In recent years many landlords have preferred to set up a structure of a property limited company to ease the burden of tax. Of course, this can be a good choice. However, if you are letting out a residential property through a limited company you may have other tax obligations. As a property investor, you […]
20
Mar
Mar
Among the announcements in the Spring 2024 Budget earlier this month was the decision to abolish the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). This means the loss of tax breaks for that type of rental business. Did you watch the Chancellor’s budget speech? During the speech, he mentioned Hon Members from St Austell and Newquay, North Devon, […]
13
Mar
Mar
This time of the year as we approach the end of the tax year we look at all the steps you need to take to make sure you are taking advantage of the tax savings measures available to you. We will consider the different measures and help you plan for the tax year-end. Although overall, […]
06
Mar
Mar
Earlier today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring Budget, which probably marks his final budget in the current sitting of parliament. The Chancellor began by stating that the economy is now starting to improve. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) is forecasting inflation to reach 2% in the next few months, and growth in 2024 […]
Employee Benefits, HM Revenue & Customs, P11d, Payroll, Personal Tax
The end of reporting employee benefits on form P11d
21
Feb
Feb
Admin work is not something that people enjoy doing. Moreover, filling out forms for paying taxes on the benefits provided to employees can be quite a hassle. After several years of consulting with accountancy and tax bodies, the government has announced that reporting employee benefits on form P11d will no longer be required. The date […]
14
Feb
Feb
The property market for landlords has been experiencing a lot of changes in recent months. After the interest rate hikes, many landlords have been questioning whether it is still profitable to continue being a landlord. They are curious to know if the business of being a landlord is still worthwhile. Why is it difficult […]
07
Feb
Feb
When an employee has access to a car provided by their employer, it usually results in a company car benefit-in-kind (BIK). However, if the car is classified as a “pool” car, then no taxable benefit arises. So, when is a “pool” car, not a “pool” car? Company Car Tax A company car is a common […]
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Jan
Jan
The government has decided to undo the changes made to holiday pay calculations after the Harper Trust v. Mrs Brazel case in July 2022. In 2022 the Supreme Court ruled that the old 12.07% calculation, which had been in use for years, was no longer relevant. Due to these changes in holiday pay regulations for […]