by Lisa Dickson | Feb 12, 2018 | Business Advice
New rules are coming into force on 6 April 2018. The tax treatment of termination payments can be complex, not least because a termination package typically comprises several different elements, which may be treated differently for tax and national insurance purposes....
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 26, 2017 | Business Advice, Helpdesk
Incorporating the Lifetime ISA into your savings strategy. The past few years have seen several innovations in the savings account market. Gone are the days when savers only had cash and stocks and shares ISAs to choose from. Nowadays you can open specialist accounts...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice, Helpdesk
Whatever your age, it’s never too late to start saving for retirement. It’s more important than ever to start your retirement planning from an early age, however dull a prospect that may sound to younger generations. Putting money into a pension each month will...
by Lisa Dickson | Jul 5, 2017 | Business Advice, Financing, HMRC and tax
What could happen to VAT after the UK has left the European Union? On 23 June 2016, the British public voted in one of the most important referendums of modern times. The public’s decision to leave the EU will have an impact on almost every aspect of economic life....
by Lisa Dickson | Jun 29, 2017 | Business Advice, HMRC and tax
A guide to the tax relief available to innovative SMEs. Research and development (R&D) tax relief for small companies provides an enhanced deduction for the costs of qualifying R&D projects. R&D tax relief for large companies is given as an expenditure...
by Lisa Dickson | Dec 23, 2016 | Business Advice
A guide to rewarding your staff and the tax treatment of employee benefits. Many of us do not really think about the commitment that employees make to their employers in terms of time. The average 9 – 5 worker with their 5.6 weeks of statutory holiday is likely...
