Latest News
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Getting the NI on benefits right
Getting the National Insurance (NI) treatment of employee benefits wrong remains a common issue for employers, particularly where the benefits are payrolled. Errors can lead to underpaid NI and potential compliance action. What should you check?
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HMRC reminds employers to check tax codes at start of new tax year
HMRC is reminding employers to review PAYE coding notices as the 2026/27 tax year gets underway. With new tax codes now in operation, what should you be looking out for?
Newsletters
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Salary v dividends in 2026/27
Dividend tax rates have increased by 2% for 2026/27. Add that on to the other recent tax hikes and it starts to look very expensive to run a company. Is the combination of a low salary topped up with dividends still tax efficient?
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Could HMRC recategorise your subcontractors?
You use subcontractors for all your building projects and almost always the same individuals. You’ve heard that this could increase the risk of HMRC recategorising them as employees. What steps can you take to counter this?
Monthly Focus
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MONTHLY FOCUS: USING YOUR COMPANY TO DIVERT INCOME TO FAMILY MEMBERS
Operating a business through a limited company is less tax-efficient than it used to be. However, it can still be a very useful way of diverting income to other family members. In this Monthly Focus, we look at the methods, and associated considerations, involved in doing this.
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MONTHLY FOCUS - PROFIT EXTRACTION PLANNING AHEAD OF 5 APRIL 2026
The end of the 2025/26 tax year is fast approaching. In this Monthly Focus we look at ways to get money out of your company tax efficiently, and consider whether limited is still the way to go for your business.
Practical Guides
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Practical guide: Incorporating a property business
An individual with a significant property portfolio is considering incorporating their business. What are the key considerations and are there any traps to avoid or tax planning opportunities?
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Making the most of the employment allowance
Accessible to most employers, the employment allowance (EA) offers an immediate respite to a business's NI bill. How can they take advantage, and what are the pitfalls?
Tools & Calculators
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High income child benefit charge calculator
Worried that you or your partner might have to pay the HICBC? Enter some basic details into our calculator to see if there’s any liability.
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Pension relief calculator
Sometimes the tax relief you get on a pension is easy to work out, and sometimes it isn’t. Let our calculator do it for you and show the effect on your pension fund.
Tax Deadlines
* All dates are subject to possible adaptations