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Succession or sale? The case for selling your business before the 2026 Inheritance Tax changes 

November 21, 2024 Comments Off on Succession or sale? The case for selling your business before the 2026 Inheritance Tax changes  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Autumn Budget brought clarity to many areas of tax planning, but for family-run businesses, one announcement could prove particularly challenging.  

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Are you prepared for the payroll challenges of hiring seasonal workers?  

November 20, 2024 Comments Off on Are you prepared for the payroll challenges of hiring seasonal workers?   By Joshua Leigh & Co

With Christmas just over a month away, many businesses are finalising their plans for seasonal recruitment or are already welcoming temporary staff on board.  

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How to stay ahead of HMRC interest rate changes and avoid late payments 

November 18, 2024 Comments Off on How to stay ahead of HMRC interest rate changes and avoid late payments  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75 per cent has triggered changes to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) interest rates, with late payment and repayment rates due to adjust on 18 and 26 November 2024.  

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A landlord’s guide to HMRC’s Let Property Campaign 

November 14, 2024 Comments Off on A landlord’s guide to HMRC’s Let Property Campaign  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Let Property Campaign is an initiative designed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) designed for landlords who may have undeclared income from letting out residential property, whether in the UK or abroad.  

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Steps for employers to remain compliant with National Minimum Wage increases 

November 13, 2024 Comments Off on Steps for employers to remain compliant with National Minimum Wage increases  By Joshua Leigh & Co

In the recent Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates would increase as of April 2025.  

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Simple ways to invest in your team this Career Development Month 

November 11, 2024 Comments Off on Simple ways to invest in your team this Career Development Month  By Joshua Leigh & Co

This month is Career Development Month, a perfect opportunity to focus on upskilling your team.  

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Double cab pickups to be taxed as company cars as Government confirms U-turn 

November 7, 2024 Comments Off on Double cab pickups to be taxed as company cars as Government confirms U-turn  By Joshua Leigh & Co

In a detail that may have been missed underneath the headlines, the recent Budget introduced a change for businesses that use double cab pickups as part of their fleet.  

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How to ease the pressure within your business this Stress Awareness Day 

November 6, 2024 Comments Off on How to ease the pressure within your business this Stress Awareness Day  By Joshua Leigh & Co

Today marks UK Stress Awareness Day and a good time to reflect on how stress affects your business – and what you can do about it.  

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What the Autumn Budget 2024 means for SME owners 

November 5, 2024 Comments Off on What the Autumn Budget 2024 means for SME owners  By Joshua Leigh & Co

From higher employer National Insurance (NI) contributions to increases in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates, the changes announced in last week’s Budget have obvious implications for owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 

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Why regular financial forecasting is so important

October 29, 2024 Comments Off on Why regular financial forecasting is so important By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you want to secure the long-term success of your business, we highly recommend doing some financial forecasting.

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