An easy way to reduce a business’s tax bill – and also increase the amount of funds withdrawn from the business – is to put a family member on the payroll. Of course, the salary…

An easy way to reduce a business’s tax bill – and also increase the amount of funds withdrawn from the business – is to put a family member on the payroll. Of course, the salary…
Ground rents for residential properties on long leases in England and Wales will soon be abolished, with further reform to follow. This first step in the government’s plan to reform leasehold law affects new leases.…
The off-payroll working (IR35) tests are still relevant despite the blanket approach often in place regarding contractors’ employment status. They must always be applied if you are contracting for a small organisation. Two recent decisions…
By setting up an online childcare account, you can get a government top-up to help with the costs of childcare. However, thousands are missing out on this payment. Tax-free childcare is worth up to £500…
Continuing my immigration theme from earlier this week, I thought I'd comment on business travel to the EU as this has become significantly more complicated since 1 January, with many activities carried out by short-term…
With the end of freedom of movement between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021, the UK has introduced an immigration system that treats all applicants equally. Anyone recruited to work in the UK…
Following a recent consultation (December 2019), the Information Commissioner's Office has published its new detailed guidance on the Right of Access, Click here for further information on the background to the changes and modifications. Photo…
The tax treatment of cars and vans is quite different, with van classification far more beneficial from both an employer and employee perspective. However, the distinction is not always clear-cut, especially where vans have been…
With reports of two-thirds of furloughed employees continuing to work during the Covid-19 lockdown, despite the initial prohibition of work as an explicit condition of furlough, it is no surprise that HMRC has already written…
Many self-employed workers will have already claimed their second, and final, Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant, but otherwise have until 19 October to do so. A key condition is that the business must have been…