Can you reduce your childcare costs? Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme available to working parents, including self-employed parents, with children aged between 0 & 11. Parents who are eligible can get up to £2,000 per child per year towards qualifying childcare. For clients with 2 children,...
If you are one of the 6%* of people who missed the self assessment deadline, complete your tax return as soon as possible to avoid your penalty increasing further. If you think your penalty is unfair, ICAEW explains the circumstances in which you might be...
We are delighted to introduce you to our latest member of the team, Tasia Moore. You may have already seen or spoken to Tasia if you have popped into our office in Biggleswade or phoned the office. Tasia joining our team will help us to ensure...
The national minimum wage levels will increase again from April 2017 as follows: – 25 years and over – From £7.20 per hour to £7.50 per hour. 21-24 year olds – From £6.95 per hour to £7.05 per hour 18-20 year olds – From £5.55 per hour to...
In the Autumn Statement, changes were made to the flat rate scheme for VAT. HMRC feels that the FRS has been used as tax avoidance and after excessive application, anti-avoidance measures have been put in place. From April 2017 a test will need to be applied for every VAT...