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The Employment Allowance – what you can claim

The Employment Allowance – what you can claim

As of April 2025, more employers can claim the increased £10,500 Employment Allowance thanks to relaxed eligibility rules. This increase will help employers reduce some of the impact of the recent increases in employers' NIC. The Employment Allowance...
Being paid directly is not a confirmation that you are an employee

Being paid directly is not a confirmation that you are an employee

A Tribunal has provided a landmark ruling over employer-employee status in the context of direct payments made under the Care Act 2014, ruling that an LA was not in fact the direct employer of a carer. The appeal revolved around the question of whether the LA was the...
Tax Diary August/September 2025

Tax Diary August/September 2025

1 August 2025 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 October 2024. 19 August 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 August 2025 (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 August 2025) 19 August 2025 –...
Autumn Budget 2025: What Changes Might Be on the Horizon?

Autumn Budget 2025: What Changes Might Be on the Horizon?

As we look ahead to the Autumn Budget 2025, it is clear that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will be under pressure to balance public expectations with fiscal reality. A combination of reduced growth forecasts, increased borrowing costs, and the reversal of planned...