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Avoid 60% Income Tax band

Avoid 60% Income Tax band

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a tax year. Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income above...
Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities

Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage payments between contractors and subcontractors effectively. This scheme mandates that contractors deduct a portion of payments made to subcontractors, remitting these...
Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs

Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs

Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025–26 tax year must be paid by 19 July 2026 (or 22 July 2026 if paying electronically) to avoid penalties. These payments relate to the benefits in kind provided to employees...
Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge

Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit, and their adjusted net income currently exceeds £60,000. The charge may also apply where another person claims Child Benefit for a child living with...
Meaning of Permanent Establishment

Meaning of Permanent Establishment

The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across international borders. In simple terms, it determines whether a business has created a sufficient presence in another country for its profits to be taxed there. The...