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Many owner-managed companies focus on extracting profits through salary or dividends, but pension contributions are sometimes overlooked. Used correctly, employer pension contributions can be one of the most effective ways of rewarding directors while helping to build long-term financial security. Unlike salary payments, employer pension contributions are not normally subject to Income Tax or National […]

HMRC continues to modernise the UK’s tax system, with a range of new digital services and improvements planned over the coming months. While Making Tax Digital has attracted considerable attention in recent years, it is only one part of a much broader programme of change. HMRC’s long-term objective is to create a tax system that […]

For many businesses and taxpayers, July is one of the busiest months of the year for tax compliance. Together with January, it is one of the two peak months for tax returns and payments, making it important to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary penalties or interest charges. The month begins with the deadline for submitting […]

The Autumn Budget 2026 is likely to be one of the most closely watched fiscal events for many years. With Andy Burnham widely expected to become Labour leader and Prime Minister before the Budget, businesses and taxpayers are naturally asking whether a change in leadership could result in a different economic agenda. Although it is […]

Many business owners are finding that employment costs have increased significantly over the past year. Higher wage rates, increased employer National Insurance contributions and rising pension costs are all placing additional pressure on profitability, particularly for businesses that employ several members of staff. While each individual increase may appear manageable, the combined effect can have […]

Families claiming Child Benefit should be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), which can apply when one member of the household has a higher income. The charge applies where an individual has adjusted net income of more than £60,000 in a tax year and either they or their partner receives a Child […]

Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is designed to support companies that invest in innovation and seek to make advances in science or technology. The scheme offers businesses the ability to invest in new technologies and scientific development in exchange for generous tax reliefs. However, not every project will qualify, and businesses should carefully consider […]

Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company. Dividends are taxed differently from salary, pensions and other forms of income, with their own allowances and tax rates. For the 2026-27 tax year, individuals do not pay tax on dividend income that falls within their Personal Allowance of £12,570. […]

1 July 2026 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 September 2025. 6 July 2026 – Complete and submit forms P11D return of benefits and expenses and P11D(b) return of Class 1A NICs for 2025-26. 19 July 2026 – Pay Class 1A NICs for 2025-26 (by the 22 July 2026 […]