The Plastic Packaging Tax – also known as the PPT – will come into force from next year. Here’s what you need to know about the new levy designed to…
Campaign launched to peg VAT at 12.5 per cent for hospitality and tourism
Setting the VAT rate permanently at 12.5 per cent will create more than 100,000 jobs and boost investment in the UK, according to a new campaign. In addition, polling from YouGov…
“Night-time economy”- is it back on its dancing feet?
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has recently revealed that due to the pandemic, 393,000 jobs have ended across the night-time economy.
Personal tax: Take home more of what you earn with these tax-saving tips
More workers than ever are finding themselves getting close to or exceeding the higher rate tax bracket, recent figures have revealed. In this blog, we are going to share nine…
SMEs behind rapid rise in Research & Development tax relief claims
More small and medium-sized businesses than ever are taking advantage of the landmark Research & Development (R&D) tax relief scheme, it has been revealed.
Workers claiming Working Tax Credit urged to update their hours
Workers in receipt of Working Tax Credit (WTC), have been urged to check if they need to update their working hours. WTC tops up the earnings of those on a…
October: the last month to handle CJRS claims
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the furlough scheme, ended on 30 September 2021, October marks the last month in which employers will need to handle…
Transitionary rate of VAT for hospitality comes into force
The temporary reduced rate of VAT for hospitality has increased to a transitionary rate since 01 October 2021. The new rate of 12.5 per cent will remain until 31 March…
Do I need to rethink my IR35 strategy while there is a shortage of lorry drivers?
Due to Brexit, driver retirement and the enforced IR35 reform, there is now a shortage of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers in the UK – around 100,000, according to some…
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme: last chance to claim fifth grant
Today, 30 September 2021, is the last day self-employed workers can apply for the fifth and final Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant. Launched last year, the initiative supports…
