National insurance rates cut
The Chancellor has announced cuts to national insurance contributions for self-employed taxpayers and employees.
Autumn Statement 2023
On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses.
Incorporated farm business? Don’t be caught out by ATED
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) which was introduced in 2013, states that all companies owning residential property worth more than £500,000 in the UK will face an extra tax burden.
How to cope with corporation tax rise
The Budget confirmed that the main rate of corporation tax will rise from 19% to 25% on 1 April 2023 but the small profits tax rate will stay at 19% where the company’s profits do not exceed £50,000.
Seed enterprise investment scheme boosted
Ambitious entrepreneurs who want to attract investors can use two different schemes to provide the investor with income tax relief on the value subscribed for shares and capital gains tax relief on the disposal of those shares.
Allowances frozen and cut
It is easy to forget the hidden tax rises which are created by frozen and cut allowances, so here is a quick reminder.