Planning for National Insurance

Planning for National Insurance

Everything you need to know about your obligations and opportunities when it comes to paying National Insurance (NI).Anyone living and working in the UK pays National insurance contributions (NICs) which are used to pay the state pension and other benefits. Due to the...
Should I outsource payroll?

Should I outsource payroll?

Below we highlight everything you need to know about outsourcing payroll so you can make an informed decision about whether or not it makes sense for your business.Around 1.4 million businesses in the UK employed members of staff in 2018, and all of them shared one...
National insurance rise hits higher-rate earners

National insurance rise hits higher-rate earners

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%,...
IR35 reforms extended to the private sector

IR35 reforms extended to the private sector

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...
Guide to completing your self-assessment tax return

Guide to completing your self-assessment tax return

 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...