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Present self-employed NIC rates

Present self employed NIC rates

Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% for

Employing under 16-year-olds and young workers

Employing under year olds and young workers

When a new employee is added to the payroll it is the employers’ responsibility to ensure they meet the employees’ rights and deduct the correct amount of tax from their salary. This includes any

Self-assessment deadlines 2023-24

Self assessment deadlines

The deadline for submitting paper self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax year is 31 October 2024. If the return is submitted late, a £100 penalty will be imposed, regardless of whether there

Penalties for late filing of company accounts

Penalties for late filing of company accounts

There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or non-trading must

Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

Could an interest rate reduction reduce government expenditure?

A 1% reduction in the Bank Rate would reduce the UK government’s annual interest charges on the national debt, but the exact amount of the reduction depends on the proportion of the debt that is

What is the new National Wealth Fund

What is the new National Wealth Fund

The UK’s new National Wealth Fund (NWF) represents a significant shift in the government’s approach to fostering economic growth and addressing climate change. Established by the Labour government,

CGT Gift Hold-Over Relief

CGT Gift Hold Over Relief

Gift Hold-Over Relief is a tax relief that defers the payment of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It can be claimed when assets, including certain shares, are gifted or sold below their market value to

Medical and dental care for employees

Medical and dental care for employees

There is no requirement for employers to pay tax and National Insurance on certain health benefits covered by tax concessions or exemptions. For example, there is no requirement to report employees’

Carry forward a company trading loss

Carry forward a company trading loss

There are a significant number of reliefs available to businesses that suffer losses. Certain losses that your company has not used in any other way can be carried forwards against profits in future

Could you claim Pension Credits?

Could you claim Pension Credits?

Pension Credits can provide extra income to those over State Pension age and on a low income. The credits were first introduced back in 2003 to help keep retired people out of poverty.

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