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Reporting early payment of wages before Christmas

Reporting early payment of wages before Christmas

There is a permanent easement in place for employers to report PAYE information in real time over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close meaning workers need to be paid earlier...
Increase in National Living Wage

Increase in National Living Wage

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, confirmed that the government has committed to the proposals of the Low Pay Commission for increasing minimum wage rates from 1 April 2024. The actual wage rate recommendations of the Low Pay Commission are expected to be...
Accounting periods for Corporation Tax

Accounting periods for Corporation Tax

Companies often have two different company accounting periods. This is because there are different rules for Companies House filings and for returns sent to HMRC. The accounting periods can be the same but can also differ and a change may need to be made to...
How dividends are taxed

How dividends are taxed

Dividends received are taxed as income but the rates of tax applied are different to the formal Income Tax rates. Also, individuals can receive dividends up to the annual dividend allowance tax free. The annual dividend allowance for 2023-24 is £1,000. The...
Who needs an EORI number?

Who needs an EORI number?

The Economic Operators' Registration and Identification System (EORI) was setup as a European Union (EU) wide initiative that helps businesses communicate with customs officials when they are importing and exporting goods. The EORI allows businesses to provide...