News Archive 2024

December 2024
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Accounting News - 20 December 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at ways HMRC could save millions of hours and improve its customer service levels. There is also news on the Spring Statement and the latest on the UK economy to update you on.

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£5 notes

Accounting News - 13 December 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at spreading the cost of tax bills for self assessment taxpayers and the continued rise in cash usage in shops. There is also news on the latest tax guidance for employers from HMRC to update you on.

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car

Accounting News - 6 December 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at HMRC’s latest guidance on tax obligations for online sellers. There is also news on the fall in business confidence over the past quarter and the latest Advisory Fuel Rates to update you on.

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November 2024
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Accounting News - 29 November 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at HMRC’s scam warning as the self assessment deadline draws closer. There is also news on the UK’s Industrial Strategy and HMRC’s cut to rates for late payments and repayments to update you on.

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shopping arcade

Accounting News - 22 November 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at the business rate cut on the way for retail, hospitality and leisure properties. There is also news on student loan refunds and pension reforms to update you on.

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houses to let

Accounting News - 15 November 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at HMRC’s warning to landlords with undisclosed property incomes. There is news on the government’s digital trade platform for imports and exports and research on wills to update you on.

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Charity Newsletter

Charity News - Autumn 2024

Our Charity News offers the latest updates on guidance and support for the not-for-profit sector, highlighting new guidance issued by charity regulators. We also explore the effects of recent legislative changes, reporting obligations, tax updates and other key issues, providing insights into the sector's most important topics and current guidance.

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Accounting News - 8 November 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at analysis of the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) made in the Autumn Budget. We also have a self assessment reminder from HMRC and the latest fraud data to update you on.

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green shoots of growth

Accounting News - 1 November 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at the major changes made in Rachel Reeves’s first Budget. We also have Budget reaction from business groups and a National Living Wage increase to update you on.

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October 2024
2024 Autumn Budget

2024 Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’.

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Accounting News - 25 October 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at analysis of a potential increase to Capital Gains Tax at the Autumn Budget. There is also news on the government’s Make Work Pay legislation and the latest guidance for employers from HMRC to update you on.

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Lofoten Islands, Svolvær, Norway

Accounting News - 18 October 2024

In this week’s Enews, we look at the actions the Confederation of British Industry wants to see the Chancellor take at the Autumn Budget. There is also news on paper tax returns and State Pension top ups to update you on.

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tip jar

Accounting News - 11 October 2024

In this week’s Enews, as the Autumn Budget draws closer, we look at what small businesses want from the Chancellor. There is also news on the Growth and Skills Levy and new tipping law to update you on.

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Accounting News - October 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look forward to the upcoming Budget as the UK’s business groups call for action on off-payroll rules and business rates. We also update you on reforms to apprenticeships and warnings of a side hustle tax bombshell. With news on Child Trust Funds and a government crackdown on late payments, there is a lot to update you on.

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September 2024
crypto currency

Accounting News - September 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at the failures highlighted by HMRC’s Charter report and the tax authority’s cut in interest rates. We also update you on tax obligations for crypto investors and calls for action in the Autumn Budget. With news on advisory fuel rates and guidance for employers, there is a lot to update you on.

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August 2024
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Accounting News - August 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at the difficult decisions taken by the Chancellor as she set the date for the Autumn Budget. We also update you on the latest on the National Wealth Fund and the Growth Guarantee Scheme. With news on a new online VAT tool and Simple Assessment for pensioners, there is a lot to update you on.

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July 2024
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Accounting News - July 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at what businesses want following the General Election and the latest on the UK economy. We also examine the tax gap and take a look at HMRC’s lack of enforcement on the enablers of offshore tax evasion. With warnings on the EU trade deal and the UK’s business investment, there is a lot to update you on.

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June 2024
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Accounting News - June 2024

In this month’s Enews we look at the business impact to the upcoming General Election and what an HMRC error could mean for the state pension of the self-employed. We also update you on issues with HMRC’s phone lines and early filers of tax returns. With the UK’s latest economic data and the new advisory fuel rates, there is a lot to update you on.

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May 2024
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Accounting News - May 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at the HMRC’s pilot for MTD for Income Tax and the impact of IR35 reforms on contractors. We also examine criticism of R&D tax reliefs and take a look at a new online service for voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs). With news on the UK’s borrowing figures and the latest HMRC guidance for employers, there is a lot to update you on.

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April 2024
Charity Newsletter

Charity News - Spring 2024

Our Charity News provides updates on the latest guidance and support for the not-for-profit sector, featuring a variety of new guidance released by charity regulators. Additionally, we examine the impact of recent legislative changes, reporting requirements, tax developments, and other relevant issues, offering insight into the sector's most pressing topics and up-to-date guidance.

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Accounting News - April 2024

In this month’s Enews we look at HMRC’s reversal of its helpline closures and the reaction to the Spring Budget. We also update you on the latest guidance on R&D relief and the latest on the UK economy. With more on the fight against fraud and analysis of the National Minimum Wage, there is a lot to update you on.

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Tax Rates 2024-25

Tax Rates 2024-25

Summary of the rates of tax for the year 2024-25

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Year End Tax Planning Guide 2024

Year End Tax Planning Guide 2024

The run up to the end of the tax year on 5 April 2024 is a good time to make sure that your family and business finances are arranged in the best way possible.

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Spring Budget 2024

Spring Budget 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’.

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March 2024
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Accounting News - March 2024

In this month’s Enews we look at HMRC’s latest guidance on MTD for ITSA and the numbers from the self assessment deadline. We also update you on the tax authority’s latest scam warning and HMRC’s reversal of guidance on double cab pickups. With companies named and shamed for failing to pay the minimum wage and the new advisory fuel rates, there is a lot to update you on.

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February 2024
cryptocurrency

Accounting News - February 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at the potential and pitfalls of tax cuts at the Spring Budget. We also update you on the tax implications of trading in cryptoassets and take a look at calls to raise the VAT threshold. With news on global trade and the advance of AI, there is a lot to update you on.

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January 2024
warehouse shelves

Accounting News - January 2024

In this month’s Enews, we look at the upcoming Spring Budget and the latest on the UK economy. We also update you on the latest on off payroll working compliance and the self assessment deadline. With news on export red tape and protection from energy costs for business, there is a lot to update you on.

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