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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March 2024

HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 March 2024

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Nature benefits from new legal requirement for developers

All major housing developments in England are now required to deliver at least a 10% benefit for nature

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Year-End Tax Planning: Maximising benefits for your business

We are now within the final two months of the tax year, and for many businesses, the end of the tax year is also the end of the business’s financial year

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Tax scam phone calls, emails and text messages

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have recently published updated their guidance on how to identify tax scams made by phone, email, or text.

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Unlocking efficiency and growth: The benefits of cloud accounting

Over recent years, one of the revolutionary tools that has transformed the way businesses manage their finances is cloud accounting

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No final decision yet on a digital pound

The Bank of England and HM Treasury have published their response to a consultation on a digital pound that was started in February 2023.

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HMRC targets undeclared dividend payments

Company directors suspected of earning dividends without declaring their taxable income are being contacted by HMRC

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Six-month alcohol duty freeze for pubs

A freeze on alcohol duty in pubs announced in the Autumn Statement came into effect from 1 February

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Get ready for more R & D changes

On top of the major changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief that took effect from 1 April 2023, there are yet more changes that take effect from 1 April 2024.

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Adapting to Change: Essential Strategies for Business Success

Change is an inevitable facet of the business landscape. Whether prompted by technological advancements, market fluctuations, or internal restructuring, the ability to manage and navigate change effectively is crucial for sustained success

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Inflation up but interest rate cuts still expected

Inflation figures for December show a small increase to 4% from 3.9% in November.

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Holiday pay and entitlement reforms

Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.

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Countdown to Self Assessment Deadline 31 January

With just over 2 weeks to go to the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging customers to file their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.

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Holidaymakers will be charged Greek climate tax

The Greek government has introduced a climate resilience tax on accommodation booked by tourists, charged on a nightly basis

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Paying tax on cryptoasset transactions

HMRC recently launched a new campaign targeted at crypto investors as part of a crackdown on tax evasion.

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Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2024

Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. For 2024, these increases are substantial. The increases apply to all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate.

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AI Skills Guide: Unleashing Benefits

Businesses across the UK are to receive new support in unlocking the full potential of AI within their workforce.

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New Year Resolutions to Save Tax in 2024

At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April.

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Protecting Employees from Stress at Work

The Working Minds campaign has been created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety is committed to improving the health of workers.

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‘Check your pay’ call to Festive Workers

Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay.

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