There is a benefit-in-kind (BiK) trivial exemption that applies to small non-cash benefits like a bottle of wine, or a bouquet of flowers given occasionally to employees, or any other BiK classed as 'trivial' that falls within the exemption. By taking advantage of the exemption employers can simplify the treatment of BiKs whilst at the…
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Autumn Statement 2023
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced that he will deliver his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. This move would imply that the annual Budget will not take place until the spring of 2024. The Autumn Statement is used to give an update on the state of the economy…
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Tips to minimise the tax burden on earnings
The UK paid a whopping £788.8 billion in taxes in 2022 to 2023, an increase of 10.2 per cent from the year before. As well as income tax, that figure also includes inheritance tax, dividend tax and capital gains tax. No-one wants to pay more tax than necessary. But with busy lives and hectic schedules,…
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Small companies required to file profit and loss when new Bill becomes law
Businesses need to be prepared for changes to the way Companies House operates when the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill comes into force. As part of the package of reform, all small companies, including micro-entities, will be required to file their profit and loss accounts. The Government expects the changes to “improve transparency” and…
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Dentists – Benchmarking is the way to profitability for your dental practice.
Elantax are Nasdal Specialist dental accountants and do benchmarking for our clients which can improve profitability and goodwill of a practice if you wish to sell or buy. Our clients’ performance is benchmarked against other dentists within your region or nationally as we have access to a unique financial database for dentists. This provides a…
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Companies House fees expected to rise to fund new powers
Companies House is expected to charge higher fees when it is granted new powers. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill is already making its way through Parliament. This legislation will change the role and purpose of Companies House to make it a more active gatekeeper over company creation. This would include new powers…
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Retirees set for second bumper State Pension hike as pay inflation soars
State Pensions are expected to rise by 8.5 per cent in April 2024 in line with rocketing wage growth. The Triple Lock policy means the increase in the State Pension is set at the highest of average earnings, inflation or 2.5 per cent. The latest statistics from the ONS recorded growth of average earnings –…
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Clampdown on hidden online fees to help shoppers cut costs
Rules on hidden online fees, known as drip pricing, will be tightened to boost transparency for stretched families. The Government is proposing a crackdown on extra charges such as booking or processing fees in products ranging from train tickets and concerts to food deliveries. It comes after research confirmed drip pricing – where the price…
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One in five strips back pension contributions or halts them altogether
One in five people have reduced their pension contributions or stopped saving for retirement altogether due to cost-of-living pressures. As household budgets continue to tighten, new research suggests 14 per cent of people have stopped paying into their pensions while eight per cent have cut their contributions. Men are more likely to have taken the…
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Trying to track down a pension? Help is at hand
Moving from job to job and starting a new pension each time can present a headache when the time arrives to think about retiring. Few of us can recall every pension provider we have ever had and unless you have carefully filed all the relevant paperwork, you will need help tracking them all down. But…
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