Largest ever NMW rise
The national minimum wage (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) rates are due to rise significantly for pay periods starting on and after 1 April 2023.
Planning dividends in 2023
Owners and directors of family businesses often take a small salary from the company and any extra funds as dividends.
What can you claim as a capital allowance?
Capital allowances allow you to deduct some or all of the value of an item from your profits before you pay tax. Here’s what you need to know.
Business rates
Properties subject to business rates will be revalued in 2023.
Corporation tax up
When the current Prime Minister was Chancellor, he announced an increase in the main rate of corporation tax to 25% to apply to profits above £250,000 from 1 April 2023. Under the previous administration this decision was reversed but the 25% rate will now apply next year.
Capital gains and inheritance tax
Capital gains made by individuals are generally taxed at lower rates to income and taxpayers benefit from a separate annual exemption that covers the first £12,300 of gains made per year.