As the details of the budget announcements become available we have picked some highlights for you. Income Tax Increases The headline announcement in the budget speech was the increase in Income tax rates on Dividends, Property, and Savings Income. The specific...
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Raising the Bar: What the New B Corp Standards Mean for Business Impact
The B Corp certification has always been the gold standard for businesses balancing profit and purpose. Now, B Lab is rolling out the most significant update to its standards in the movement’s history, fundamentally changing how companies achieve and maintain their...
MTD for Income Tax: The 6-Month Countdown
The countdown is on. With only six months until the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) now is the time to get prepared. If you’re a self-employed individual or a landlord, this affects you. Ignoring it could lead to penalties and a whole...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT)
There has been much discussion about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but what is it and what does it mean for you. What is MTD for IT? MTD for IT is a fundamental change in the way that Sole Traders and landlords report their income to HMRC, moving away from the...
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...






