Inflation falls to lowest rate in over two years
Will Drysdale, Reporter, Accountancy Daily
The rate of inflation was 3.2% in March, down from 3.4% in February, a significant fall from a year ago when it was 10.1%
18th April 2024
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HMRC approach is harming valid R&D claims
Danielle Ford, Head of tax disputes and resolutions, haysmacintyre
With HMRC investigating half of research and development tax relief claims, and criticism of inexperienced case workers, Danielle Ford, partner and Riocard Hoye, senior manager at haysmacintyre, examine how companies can deal with an investigation
18th April 2024
HMRC loses £1.2m non-dom case against fashion duo
Will Drysdale, Reporter, Accountancy Daily
After the First Tier Tribunal sided with the two non-doms, HMRC has lost an appeal at the Upper Tribunal over whether tax was payable on the remittance basis
18th April 2024
The changing nature of payment solutions for accounting firms and their clients
The wealth of technology and data available to accountancy practices and their clients is vast and growing rapidly. Payment solutions are one piece of a complex jigsaw but an important consideration for informed decision-making to underpin business growth.
8th April 2024
How to comply with national living wage increase
Simon Parsons, Director of UK compliance strategies, SD Worx
Clear risks remain for employers as meeting legal national living wage obligations can be much more complex than simply paying a worker the correct rate per hour, explains Simon Parsons, director of UK compliance strategies at SD Worx
8th April 2024
Beware tax trap of 53-week leap year
Sara White, Editor, Accountancy Daily
Workers who are paid on a weekly basis could face an unexpected tax bill due to the leap year creating a 53-week pay cycle, warn tax experts
8th April 2024
HMRC targets undeclared dividend payments
Will Drysdale, Reporter, Accountancy Daily
Company directors suspected of earning dividends without declaring their taxable income are being contacted by HMRC
11th March 2024
Budget 2024: High Income Child Benefit Charge up to £60k
Will Drysdale, Reporter, Accountancy Daily
The Chancellor will increase the high income child benefit charge threshold from £50,000 to £60,000 from April 2024
11th March 2024
Companies House increases registration fees
Will Drysdale, Reporter, Accountancy Daily
From 1 May 2024 fees for registering a new company are set to rise significantly for the first time since 2016
11th March 2024
VAT penalty guidance now includes online option
by Jason Croke – VAT Director, Rayner Essex
Jason Croke considers the new guidance on receiving and appealing VAT penalties and the effects increasing automation has on the process.
16th January 2023
Finance teams look to gain better control in 2023
by John Stokdyk – Editor at Large, AccountingWEB
After a couple of tough years, UK finance managers are looking for improvements that will help them respond to the challenges of 2023, according to Unit4. But the stats show they are lagging behind their international peers.
16th January 2023
Draft guidance sheds light on R&D changes
by Emma Rawson – Technical Officer, Association of Tax Technicians
Changes to the research and development relief regimes are due to come into effect from April. Emma Rawson reviews the draft guidance which includes changes to what does, and doesn’t, qualify for relief.
16th January 2023