Blog26th Jun 2024 CYCLE TO WORK DAY – ANTICIPATING 1 AUGUST 2024 As we approach National Cycle to Work Day on 1 August 2024, the significance of cycling for both personal health and environmental well-being continues to grow. Originally introduced by the UK government in 1999, the Cycle to Work scheme aimed… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return by 30 April 2024? WHAT IS ATED? ATED is an annual tax payable in advance by companies and other non-natural persons (including partnerships with corporate members) who own an interest in UK residential property valued at over £500,000. The charge applies to houses, self-contained flats,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Workplace Wellbeing and Health and Safety At Work The Health and Safety at Work Act was established in 1974 – a mere 50 years ago. While we often associate health and safety with physical “safety” the Act recognised that employee “health” is equally important. Most of us will… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Employment Tax Reporting Deadlines: Are You Prepared? The 5th of April is fast approaching, which brings the array of end-of-year reporting to HMRC! We have compiled a list of the key reporting deadlines which your business may need to be aware of in the upcoming months following… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Short Term Business Visitors (STBV) – Are you compliant? Are you thinking about taking advantage of the expertise of those based overseas? Do you already have staff coming to the UK for short periods of time to undertake specific pieces of work or to attend meetings? Now more than… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Financial Modelling Benefits: A Guide for Construction Businesses In the ever-changing and competitive landscape of the construction industry, it’s vital for companies to use every tool at their disposal to stay ahead of the curve. One such strategic tool is financial modelling, a critical element in fiscal management,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 New Tax Year, New Tax Code? With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct. PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A Guide To Suspensions And Disciplinaries During this webinar on suspension and delicate disciplinaries we will delve into the intricacies of managing employee suspensions and navigating disciplinary matters with sensitivity and care. Whether you are an HR professional or a manager dealing with a employee disciplinary,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Spring Budget Commentary From Paula Fraser In yesterday’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of tax reforms which will significantly alter the UK’s fiscal landscape. One of the positive changes will see National Insurance contributions for employees decreasing from 10% to 8%, which will result… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Non-Dom Tax Status Abolished But A New 4 Year Residence Scheme May Soften The Blow Updated: 3rd June For someone who has been working in tax for several years, non-domicile tax status and the UK tax breaks this provides has always been a controversial tax policy, no matter what government has been in power and… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 HR’s Role in Reputation Cultivation: A Proactive Approach An organisation’s reputation is arguably its most valuable asset – it is the culmination of how they are viewed by their internal workforce, customer or client base, competitors and investors. During times of skill shortage or economic downturn, a great… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 What Is Workplace Wellbeing? Workplace wellbeing encompasses activities, programs, policies and strategies that aim to promote both positive physical and psychological health at work. However, many also overlap with personal wellbeing outside of work because, let’s face it, employees can’t maintain good wellbeing at home… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Lock In Tax Relief By Topping Up Your Pension Fund Before The 5th April Any financial advisor will tell you it’s never too early to start paying into your pension fund, but what many don’t necessarily appreciate is the significant tax savings that can be made whilst also building a secure plan for retirement.… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 What Is Due Diligence? How do you find out what you don’t know when you are considering buying a business? While a buyer could crack on and take the chance there are no skeletons in the closet, it can be an expensive mistake to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A Guide to Employee Benefits Schemes It goes without saying that employee benefits are a common incentive given to employees within a business. They are often used by organisations to attract and retain their top talent. They are an incredibly undervalued tool that can improve wellbeing… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Spring Budget 2024 Countdown Set against a backdrop of intense speculation, political manoeuvring and proximity to a potential general election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may need to announce bold measures in the forthcoming Spring Budget, says MALACHY McLERNON, Partner and Head of Corporate and Indirect… By Caroline Murphy View more