Hot Topics

What's new in the world of tax and business? This section contains articles on some hot topics.

23 Jan 2025

Business Newsletter - January 2025

For the self-employed, tax is charged on the taxable profit, once the allowable expenses have been deducted. Given this being one of the most common queries accountants receive in the run-up to the January personal tax return filing deadline, this newsletter addresses some of the common queries in this area including an explanation of the various types of expenses, including the allowable expense.

17 Dec 2024

Red flags raised over Employment Rights Bill

A review of the proposed legislation.

26 Nov 2024

Boosting the State Pension

A look at the latest advice for boosting the State Pension.

12 Nov 2024

Can apprenticeship overhaul ease skills shortages?

A review of the latest changes to the apprenticeship system.

01 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget

On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her first budget to parliament. Investment will be funded by revised debt rules to facilitate additional borrowing and a hefty £40 billion of tax rises.

25 Sep 2024

Debunking the self assessment myths

The five of the most common myths.

27 Aug 2024

Fiscal challenges set up tough Budget

A review of what Ms Reeves has said so far what it means for taxpayers.

31 Jul 2024

What businesses and individuals can expect from the Labour Government?

Our July 2024 newsletter will examine statements to date from the new labour government with regards to their future plans for taxation and anticipated impacts on businesses and individuals.

24 Jul 2024

Reviewing the draft laws announced in the King's Speech

A review of the announcements.

25 Jun 2024

Business groups present new government with lengthy to-do list

A review of the proposals put forward.

13 Jun 2024

HMRC self-assessment changes for 2024/25: Warning for cryptoasset investors

Our June 2024 newsletter for personal tax clients covers changes to the self-assessment tax return signal HMRC’s intention to go after those buying and selling cryptoassets. What’s the full story?

28 May 2024

Delays and uncertainties at EU border

A look at the changes and what they mean.

23 Apr 2024

Trouble at the tax authority

A look at the issues plaguing HMRC and giving taxpayers headaches.

26 Mar 2024

Keeping up with changes to the National Living Wage

A look at the new rates and what to do to make sure you comply.

08 Mar 2024

Spring Budget 2024

Please see our Spring Budget summary

27 Feb 2024

Fraudsters targeting self assessment taxpayers

Highlighting the steps to protect against fraud and scams.