by Ruth Clark | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorised
There are lots of positives in relation to NEST pensions, but that does not mean it is the best option for you. There are also some significant negatives. Whether NEST is a good option for you depends on your personal circumstance! So, what are some of the positives?...
by Ruth Clark | Mar 13, 2024 | Tax
Many of us will die without a will because it is something that we fail to get around to, often because we don’t want to think about our own demise. Around half of UK adults don’t have a will, with a third of those over 55 in this position, according to research from...
by Ruth Clark | Mar 8, 2024 | Uncategorised
From 1 April 2023, the main rate of corporation tax increases to 25%, but companies with sufficiently small profits will continue to pay only 19%. Under the new rules The small profits rate of 19 % will apply if a company’s relevant profits (referred to as its...
by Ruth Clark | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorised
National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Reduction – Employee NICs rate cut from 10% to 8%, starting April 6, 2024 – Self-employed main rate Class 4 NICs reduced from 9% to 6% – Abolition of the Class 2 NIC requirement for the self-employed...
by Ruth Clark | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorised
Now is the time to start thinking about your end-of-year tax planning while there is still time to maximise the benefit of any allowances you haven’t used yet this tax year. The end of the current tax year is April 5, 2024, and there are various tax breaks you want to...