The Lodestar Blog
Tax tips, business news, Lodestar expert insight
Beanie Bot – A New Team Member?
Please welcome our new member to the Lodestar Dream Team; Beanie Bot! Actually no…scrap that! We love technology here at Lodestar and embrace the benefits that AI can bring to business. BUT, AI will never replace the value of people and what they can bring to the...
Keeping HMRC Happy: Navigating Travel and Entertainment Expenses
The world of business travel and entertainment can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to tax. What can you claim? What can your employees claim? And what will land you with a hefty tax bill? Let's break down the key differences in how the UK tax system treats...
Autumn Budget 2024 Deeper Dive – Businesses
There was a huge amount of information within the budget documents so here are the main points for businesses. What hasn’t changed? The main rate of Corporation tax is still at 25% and appears to be capped for the duration of this parliament Full expensing on capital...
Autumn Budget 2024 Deeper Dive – Individuals
There was a huge amount of information within the budget documents so here are the main points for individuals. What hasn't changed Income tax rates and thresholds remain the same and continue to do so until 2028/29. The government have said that they will then rise...
Dext – New Features Alert!
Here at Lodestar, we know that time is your most valuable resource. Running a business means balancing multiple tasks everyday— and when it comes to accounting, it can often feel like you’re drowning in paperwork and receipts. When we look after your bookkeeping, you...
Double Cab Pickups – Car Or Van? It Depends…. (And It’s Changed!)
What is a Double cab pickup? It is a vehicle that has a front passenger cab with a second row of seats to fit around 4 passengers plus the driver. It has 4 separate doors, and an uncovered pickup area at the rear. These have been a popular purchase for businesses to...