Autumn Statement 2023

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.

HMRC demands more data

HMRC demands more data

HMRC’s New Data Reporting Requirements Coming in 2025-26 Tax Year. Discover what data HMRC plans to collect, including trade sectors, occupations, hours worked, and more.

Sales till manipulation

Sales till manipulation

Traders who have used electronic sales suppression (ESS) software are in serious trouble as HMRC view this as tax fraud which is a criminal offence.

How to cope with corporation tax rise

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.

Allowances frozen and cut

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.

Planning dividends in 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.