CRM Summary: The Chancellor’s September Statement
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his “mini Budget” on 23 September 2022.
Accountants
Why a personal budget is so important – and how to...
As well as making the numbers work for our clients, CRM’s recently qualified accountant Loren Forbes is a big fan of personal budgeting and she is passionate about spreading the word to help people manage their money better.
Mind the gap. How can women maximise their pensions?
As women get older, the difference widens between the value of their pension and that of men – in fact the gap stretches to almost 50% for the over 50s – so some women will retire with half the pension pot of men.
Seek help to avoid the wealth tax trap
Experts are urging ordinary people to take advice to avoid falling into the inheritance tax (IHT) trap.
‘Act now’ to avoid being hit by death duties
Soaring house prices and inflation are causing a growing number of people to be left with a large tax bill when a family member dies.
Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market April Update: Tax, Benefits & the Company...
Really? Do I really need to know this????? It’s a bit early for the old tax and company car story isn’t it? Yes, perhaps it is but as B4’s Electric Vehicle expert will tell you, you need to know this if you’re thinking of purchasing a new vehicle and making a choice between electric and petrol could make a huge difference… and even enable you to choose a nicer car, providing it’s electric.
Overview of Digital Services Tax (DST)
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) came into operation on 1 April 2020. This tax is designed to ensure that the major social media, search engine and online retailers are subject to a 2% tax on revenues generated from the participation of UK users of their services.
End of an era as senior director retires from top accountancy...
Malcolm Higgs, senior director at accountants Whitley Stimpson, is stepping down after dedicating his entire career to the firm.
Be prepared for big National Insurance hike in April
Experts are warning businesses and employees to brace themselves for a major rise in National Insurance payments in April.
HMRC agree delay in tax return deadline
HMRC has announced that late filing penalties will be waived for taxpayers that file their 2020-21 Self-Assessment returns by 28 February 2022.
Are you registered for Making Tax Digital for VAT?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT is to be extended to cover businesses with a turnover below the VAT threshold from April 2022.
Tax relief for working from home
If you are an employee working from home, you may be able to claim tax relief for some of the bills you pay that are related to your work.
Tax Diary February/March 2022
Key tax related dates to be aware of for February & March 2022.
Whitley Stimpson ranked as top UK accountancy firm
The Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 has been revealed and Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked within the Top 100 firms in the UK for the eighth year running.
B4 Mini Mag: Issue 004
In this issue our lead article focuses on Owen Mumford who, as a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 in alignment with the recommendations of the 2015 Paris Agreement.