Blog26th Jun 2024 The 5 ways sustainability builds trust, growth & resilience It’s a common assumption from many business leaders that if their organisation doesn’t meet the threshold for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), then they don’t need to worry about sustainability because “they’re not big enough yet.” Technically, they’re not… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 EMI share schemes: 4 key benefits you need to know about Retaining top talent in an increasingly competitive labour market isn’t a new challenge that UK businesses are facing. It is, however, a challenge that is becoming increasingly difficult, with more factors contributing to businesses’ struggles. Competitive pay and benefits are… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Is Dubai the top escape from UK tax hikes? We’re now just over a year into the Labour government taking office. It’s been a year marked by widespread concern, both publicly and professionally, following the sweeping tax reforms set out in the Autumn Budget 2024. These new policies affect… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Insolvency insights: Misfeasant trading scope widened BHS highlighted the importance of what advice directors received and whether they adequately considered it in the years leading up to insolvency, says Jude Howson. June 2024 saw the landmark decision handed down by Mr Justice Leech in relation to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 4 Key Steps to Prepare Your Business for Private Equity Investment Private equity investment can be a powerful catalyst for growth, but securing funding is only the beginning. You have to prove that you’re genuinely ready to scale, inside and out. Having recently secured private equity investment from Goldman Sachs, at… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 The new Charities SORP is coming: Everything you need to know The new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP) is due to be published later this year, effective for financial periods starting on or after 1 January 2026. While this may feel a while off, now is the time to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Self-Assessment Returns: Everything You Need To Know With the 5th October deadline for registering for Self-Assessment fast approaching, are you prepared to file on time? If this deadline is missed, HMRC have the right to charge you a penalty. This penalty is known as a ‘Failure to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Malta: Escape high UK tax for a place in the sun? Following on from our last blog connected to those choosing to leave the UK to mitigate their UK tax position, where we then focused on Dubai, there are many seeking an overseas destination that is a little closer to the… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Could EIS or VCT reliefs work for you? When it comes to raising funds for early-stage businesses, it’s easy to feel like the odds are against you. Investors want returns, founders need capital, and both sides are trying to manage risk while chasing growth. That’s where enterprise investment… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 ‘Fiscal Drag’ pulls more UK Taxpayers into higher rate bands Inheritance Tax (IHT) has long been seen as a levy on the wealthy. But increasingly, it’s affecting more and more individuals and families. One of the key reasons for this is a concept known as ‘fiscal drag’. What is fiscal… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Do You Know How To Decipher Your Tax Code? Understanding your PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax code is a crucial aspect of managing your finances, yet it is something many people overlook or find unnecessarily complicated. While they may appear as a cryptic combination of numbers and letters,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 How financial modelling can support your business growth? Ambition without a sense of clarity can lead you in the wrong direction quickly. That’s where financial modelling steps in, giving you a structured view of your business so your next move isn’t just a guess. For businesses preparing for… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Will You Make A Lump Sum Tax Payment On the 31st Of January? If you file your Self-Assessment tax return with HMRC by 30 December, you may be able to have any tax you owe for 2024/25 collected via a restriction in your tax code for the tax year commencing on 6 April 2026.… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 UK Whistleblowing Protections: Time for a cultural reset? UK whistleblowing protections are on the brink of significant reform. The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) was passed in 1998, was praised globally as an innovative and vital piece of legislation, aiming to protect workers who raised concerns about wrongdoing… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 HMRC nudge letter campaign: what online sellers need to know HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have launched yet another nudge letter campaign to encourage individuals to consider the accuracy of their tax reporting. The HMRC nudge letter campaign is not designed to be accusatory but instead to act as a… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 New merged R&D Scheme: What’s changed? There’s been no shortage of headlines about the UK’s new merged R&D Scheme. However, for many businesses, the real impact is only just beginning to be felt. R&D tax claims follow the end of the accounting period, so it’s only… By Caroline Murphy View more