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Risks of engaging employees as sham contractors

Risks of engaging employees as sham contractors

Recently, a clear legal precedent confirmed that the nature of an individual's work is determined by the reality of the actual employment relationship rather than by arbitrary titles. Mr. Gooch worked for the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA)...
Tax Diary November/December 2025

Tax Diary November/December 2025

1 November 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 January 2025. 19 November 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 November 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 November 2025.) 19 November 2025...
Building financial resilience in uncertain times

Building financial resilience in uncertain times

Every business faces unexpected challenges. Rising costs, supply delays, late payments and sudden changes in demand can all place pressure on cash flow. The businesses that cope best are usually those that have taken time to build financial resilience. Resilience...
Profitability through better management information

Profitability through better management information

Many business owners make decisions based on instinct, but intuition alone can be unreliable. Having timely, accurate management information replaces guesswork with insight and leads to stronger profitability. Management information differs from year-end accounts...
The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026. BADR provides a valuable tax advantage by offering a reduced rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...