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Government crack-down on late payers
The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments, which according to the Smart Data Foundry is costing SMEs £22,000 a
Tax Diary November/December 2024
1 November 2024 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 January 2024.
19 November 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 November 2024. (If you pay your tax
When you must register for VAT
The taxable turnover threshold for VAT registration is currently £90,000 and has applied since April 2024.
Businesses must register for VAT if they meet one of the following conditions:
At the end
Tracing lost pension details
An online service is available on GOV.UK at www.gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details to help people find their lost pension funds.
You can use this service to find contact details for:
your own
Relief for company tax losses
Corporation Tax relief may be available when a company or organisation incurs a trading loss, a loss on the sale or disposal of a capital asset, or on property income. Tax relief may be available to
Starter checklist for PAYE
When hiring a new employee, employers must determine the appropriate tax code and starter declaration for their payroll software. Using incorrect tax codes can result in the new employee over or
Check your State Pension age
HMRC’s ‘Check your State Pension age’ tool is available at www.gov.uk/state-pension-age/y.
The online tool allows taxpayers to check the following:
the earliest age they can start receiving the
Cash in Child Trust Funds
HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-22 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) cash to do so as soon as possible. According to HMRC, over 670,000 young adults in this age