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Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26

Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26

Small gifts can mean big tax savings! Use the trivial benefits exemption in 2025–26 to reward employees with non-cash perks under £50 – no PAYE, no P11D, and no NIC. A smart, simple way to say thanks. The rules providing trivial benefit payments...
Checking your tax code for 2025-26

Checking your tax code for 2025-26

Do you know what your 2025–26 tax code means? It affects how much tax is taken from your pay or pension. Check now to make sure you're on the right code and not overpaying! Here's what the letters and numbers really mean. You can find your tax code: by...
Don’t forget to update your NMW and NLW wage rates

Don’t forget to update your NMW and NLW wage rates

Minimum wage rates rose on 1 April 2025. NLW now £12.21, and big increases for younger workers too. Make sure you're compliant – underpayment can cost up to £20K per worker and a director ban. Time to check your payroll! Employers must ensure...
Tax Diary May/June 2025

Tax Diary May/June 2025

1 May 2025 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2024. 19 May 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 May 2025). 19 May 2025 – Filing deadline for...
Managing gross profit returns

Managing gross profit returns

Gross profit is one of the clearest indicators of how well your business is performing. It’s the amount left after deducting the cost of goods sold (COGS) from your sales revenue. Managing your gross profit returns well is crucial because it directly affects...