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IR35 rules – What they are and why they matter
16 November 2022

The status of IR35 or off-payroll working has caused some confusion since the repeals to reforms put forward by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng were subsequently scrapped by new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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New rules to address the soaring cost of card payment fees
16 November 2022

Card payments rocketed during the pandemic and that trend has continued since then. According to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC), card payments account for four out of every five payments made.
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When can you take a dividend from your business?
16 November 2022

If you are an owner of a limited company, taking money out of your business using dividends is a mainstay of effective tax planning, thanks to an additional £2,000 annual allowance and lower rates than apply when taking money in the form of salary.
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Time to rethink your property portfolio? What you need to consider
16 November 2022

Investing in property can still provide a strong return, but it needs careful planning to achieve the best outcomes. Just buying new properties without a clear strategy would be risky. While it is true that rates of interest continue to increase, as do many of the costs associated with being a landlord...
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Tax-Free Investment Zones – How could they support your growth?
27 October 2022

In his mini-Budget, former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced plans for Tax-Free Investment Zones across England. The Government says these new economic zones will drive growth by lowering taxes and freeing up planning to encourage development and business investment.
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Time is running out to make use of the super-deduction
27 October 2022

Businesses now have less than half a year left to make use of the opportunities available to incorporated businesses under the super-deduction capital allowance. This Corporation Tax relief operates similarly to previous capital allowance schemes, helping companies to invest in new qualifying plant and machinery...
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What does the former Chancellor’s cut to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) mean for you?
27 October 2022

Much of the former Chancellor’s mini-Budget has now been repealed, but one ‘rabbit from the hat’ has been retained. In his speech on 23 September, Kwasi Kwarteng set out major changes to the thresholds for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), which have been retained by the incoming Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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Are you ready for changes to R&D tax reliefs in 2023?
27 October 2022

R&D tax reliefs have supported hundreds of thousands of businesses to invest in innovation by cutting the amount of tax that they pay. However, from 1 April next year, there will be several changes to the rules surrounding R&D, which could affect how much relief you can claim.
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The rate of late tax payments interest rates continues to rise
27 October 2022

From 11 October, the interest rates on late tax payments rise again in line with the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest base rate increase. The BoE increased the base rate by 0.5 per cent to 2.25 per cent in September, as a result of inflation.
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What does Sterling’s historic value against the dollar mean for investment?
27 October 2022

Sterling’s fall to close to parity with the dollar means that the cost of investing in UK businesses is lower than ever, especially for businesses and individuals based in the US or otherwise primarily trading in dollars. Simply put, their dollars are now worth more pounds, meaning they get more bang for their (literal) buck.
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