Now is the time to invest in new and more strategic approaches to developing an early talent pipeline. One way of bringing in new talent is through traineeships.
Expert Opinion
Sharp increase in HMRC fines issued to landlords and freelancers
According to The Telegraph, HMRC civil servants were put under pressure to bring in as much money as possible, resulting in 90,000 penalties being issued in the 2021/22 tax year.
Can utilising skills and harnessing potential solve the recruitment challenge?
Solving the recruitment dilemma will always be a challenge in business – turning the problem on its head and doing more with the resources we already have is a great place to start explains Will.
Medical professionals’ pensions annual allowance tax charges
Terry explains how potential pensions annual allowances tax charges can arise, what actions should be taken and alternatives such as scheme pays elections.
More estates are becoming subject to Inheritance Tax
Kate explains how a freeze of the IHT nil rate band thresholds for paying the tax until 2026, coupled with soaring house prices, is drawing unsuspecting estates into the realm of Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Attracting and retaining key staff with shares
James outlines the four HMRC ‘tax-advantaged’ schemes that provide employees and employers with income tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) advantages
More details of MTD for Income Tax reporting
The accounting software will need to record and report income and expenditure in the same categories currently used for self-assessment as outlined by Rachel.
Increased interest in green buy-to-let mortgages
Rachel explains how mortgage lenders are now offering green buy-to-let deals to encourage landlords to invest in energy-efficient properties.
Is your business entitled to the employment allowance?
The Employment Allowance (EA) is a £5,000 allowance set against employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and has to be claimed each tax year by qualifying employers.
UK Tax Residency – new HMRC online tool
Kate shares details of a new tax residence indicator tool which HM Revenue & Customs have created to help customers to determine their tax residence status.
AISMA is well prepared to assist GPs in the most challenging of years ahead
A round-up of the AISMA annual conference earlier this year which included talks covering commissioning, practice management, tax, pensions and all matters financial for GPs.
Welcomed news for divorcing couples
Kate shares details about the government announcement yesterday which gives some welcomed news for divorcing couples from 6 April 2023 onwards.
R&D Tax Relief Reform – Change is coming!
Following parts of the Finance Bill 2022/23 being published today, James explains the radical changes to R&D Tax relief with effect from April 2023.
Will taxing landlords at the source become the norm?
Rachel details a proposed new scheme aimed at reducing rental fraud, in which letting agents and property websites would collect and report tax on behalf of landlords.
Capital Gains Tax on separation and divorce
Kate explains from a tax planning perspective what you need to be aware of as a married couple or civil partners who are separating.
Salary sacrifices – get the timing right!
James explains salary sacrifice arrangements in exchange for additional pension contributions or an electric company car and why timing is important.
Report Employee Benefits on P11D by 6 July
P11D forms for reporting expenses and benefits in kind provided to employees and directors in 2021/22 need to be submitted by 6 July 2022.
Improve, Invest, Growth, Exit
Ollie explains a successful exit typically represents the culmination of moving through a business lifecycle and what it is focused on.
Property specialists consider the lifecycle of a landlord
Rob spoke with George Tatham-Losh, Managing Director of Move Estate Agents about what landlords need to know.
Rogue R&D advisers – the noose is tightening!
James explains the measures being explored by the government to increase transparency around R&D Tax Credit claims and who is making them.