Blog26th Jun 2024 Is It Time To Upgrade Your Employee Benefits Programme? It’s officially a new year. 333 days of growth opportunities for your business. While you’re looking ahead to the new year and planning for 2024 it is a great time to also think about your employee benefits programme. In its… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Reclaiming National Insurance Contributions – car allowances When it comes to NIC on car allowances- we would always advise that you don’t leave money in HMRC’s pot. HMRC have not appealed the upper tribunal judgement on their case against Laing O’Rourke Services Limited and Willmot Dixon Holdings limited,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2024 As we approach April 2024, UK businesses must turn their attention to an increasingly relevant issue – the gender pay gap. The need for accurate and timely submissions of gender pay gap data is not just a statutory requirement; it’s… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Identifying deductible and non-deductible taxes in the US When dealing with the world of taxation, it’s important to know the intricate details so you can avoid fees and penalties. In this blog, AAB Payroll Inc. will focus on identifying what taxes are deductible or non-deductible in the US.… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Four HR Trends To Expect In 2024 The world of HR and the workplace has undergone so many changes in recent years. Through technological advancements and shifts in cultural opinions we expect that the workplace in 2024 will continue to adapt and change. It can be easy… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 How Can HR Teams Take The Blues Out Of Blue Monday? It’s a brand new-year, and for many people this means an exciting, fresh new start. For others, this period (and the month of January in particular) can be the gloomiest in the year. Whilst we all acknowledge that January only… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 What Is Normalised Working Capital In Transactions Working Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, and it can have implications on the total consideration payable in a transaction. What does working capital represent? Net… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Tax Brackets in Ireland – Claiming What You’re Entitled To There are two income tax brackets in Ireland – the standard rate band and the higher rate band. It is important to understand how these tax brackets work and what tax credits you are entitled to claim, to ensure you… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 2023 Business Unit Year In Review Oxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Scottish 24/25 Budget: Tax Rises for Higher Earners Finance secretary Shona Robinson delivered Scotland’s 2024/25 budget confirming tax rises for those with income in excess of £75,000. Scottish tax rates apply to employment, pension and property income but do not apply to investment income such as interest and… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Calculating Holiday Pay- What Do I Need To Know? It’s that time of the year again- the time of the year to start calculating holiday pay for your employees. In theory that sounds like the most simple thing, however it can come with complications. Earlier this year we provided… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 2024 Employment Law Changes- Are You Prepared? After a year of change and upheaval for organisations across the UK and Ireland we are expecting at least nine employment law changes in 2024. These changes are likely to change the employment landscape for employers and employees alike. Political… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Are You Turning Down The Heating At Work? While the cost of energy remains a concern for lots of businesses, turning down the heating, or worse, turning off the heating is not in the best interests of the business or your employees. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Tax Domicile is for life – not just for Christmas!..or is it… ? With Christmas just around the corner, many people’s minds will be turning to Christmas dinner with the family, and perhaps the presents they may receive. But, unlike some of those presents, a person’s domicile position isn’t just for Christmas –… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Protect Yourself from HMRC Text Message Scams How do I know if a text message from HMRC about a tax refund is legitimate? Shane Martin, Tax Director at AAB answers this commonly asked question… Don’t fall for text message scams during tax season. Stay vigilant and protect… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Unwrapping Festive Finance: The Importance of Tax Planning Generosity, celebration, and tax planning are integral aspects of the festive season, highlights Seamus McElvanna, Private Client Senior Manager from our Tax Team. In this article, we will explore the various connections between tax and the holiday season, and highlight… By Caroline Murphy View more