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Hello and welcome to our July newsletter.
From missing out on valuable interest on business savings accounts to working pensioners paying £8.6 billion in income tax, this month we bring you all the latest industry news. If you have any questions or concerns about any of the topics discussed this month, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Voluntary state pension contributions
From August 2023, voluntary state pension contributions to make up for missed payments can only be backdated by a maximum of six years.
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Companies House announces fee increase
Companies House has announced that they will be increasing their fees across a number of services from 1 May 2024. Please head to our latest story where we share everything you need to know, including a full outline of the fee increases.
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Tax Rates 2024/25
Our free tax card for 2024/25 is now available to download from our website homepage. Save it to your device, keep it in a special email folder or print it off for quick and easy access to all the latest tax rates and allowances.
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ACCA Qualified – Peter Jasik
Well done to Peter Jasik, who has passed all his exams and is now fully ACCA qualified.
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