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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...
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...
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 Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income above...
Are you too dependent on one customer?

Are you too dependent on one customer?

Many successful businesses begin by working closely with one major customer. While this can provide valuable income and stability in the early years, becoming too dependent on a single customer can create significant risks if circumstances change. If one customer...
Five ways to improve customer retention

Five ways to improve customer retention

Winning new customers is important, but many businesses overlook the value of keeping the customers they already have. Existing customers are often more likely to buy again, recommend your business to others and spend more over time. Improving customer retention can...