by Peter Bowyer | 19th December 2018 | News
In the 2018 Budget, the Chancellor announced that the higher-rate income tax threshold is to increase from £46,350 to £50,000 in 2019/20. What this would mean is that taxpayers earning between £46,350 and £50,000 will see their income tax rate reduced from 40% to 20%,... 
by Yvonne Miles | 18th December 2018 | News
As announced in this year’s Budget, small retailers based in England will see their business rates reduced by a third.The reduction will be applicable to retail properties with a rateable value below £51,000 for two years from April 2019, subject to state aid... 
by Peter Bowyer | 17th December 2018 | News
Contractors could face a higher tax bill from April 2020, when reforms to IR35 legislation are set to take effect in the private sector. The motivation behind the decision comes as HMRC aims to stop work it regards as ‘disguised employment.’ This describes a situation... 
by Peter Bowyer | 7th December 2018 | Blog
Need help with filing your self-assessment tax return?Well here’s everything you need to know. It’s a common scenario.As the year draws to a close, the thought of your tax return is there, at the back of your mind. But with so much time before the deadline, you...