Online hub launched to help limited company directors

A one-stop information portal has been set up to help directors make crucial business decisions. The director information hub was launched by the Insolvency Service, providing advice and support regarding statutory obligations and potential financial pitfalls. Who is it aimed at? The hub hosts guidance and information on a range of business themes and is […]

Fears over business insolvency drop considerably\’

As the outlook for the UK economy remains uncertain, UK business fears over potential insolvency appear to be easing. While government data shows insolvencies are at a four-year high, research suggests that these figures are reaching their peak. Wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners found that just under one in three businesses (32 […]

Deadline to top-up National Insurance contributions extended

In certain circumstances it can be beneficial to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to increase your entitlement to benefits, including the State or New State Pension. Usually, HMRC allows you to pay voluntary contributions for the past 6 tax years. The deadline is 5 April each year. However, there is currently an opportunity for […]

Gift Aid tax benefits

The Gift Aid scheme, which was originally introduced in 1990, allows charities to reclaim from HMRC the basic rate of Income Tax deducted from qualifying donations by UK taxpayers. This means that when a basic rate taxpayer claims gift aid on a £10 donation, the charity can reclaim from HMRC the £2.50 of tax paid […]

HMRC tax credits scam warning

Fraudsters often try to take advantage of the 31 July deadline for submitting tax credits renewal information. The fraudulent emails, texts or calls claim to be from HMRC and often promise money back in the form of a tax rebate together with a click-through link to a replica of the HMRC website. The fraudsters then […]