The abolition of the pensions Lifetime Allowance, (LTA) which was announced in the Spring Budget, releases people to save as much as they like into their schemes. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt abolished the allowance, which is the limit on how much people … Continue reading →

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a partial reversal to the SME Research & Development (R&D) tax credit cuts in the recent Spring Budget after facing months of pressure. Startups had warned that the cuts, first announced last November in the Autumn Statement, would … Continue reading →

It is that stressful time of year again with the payroll year-end fast approaching. Payroll year-end ties in with the tax year-end, which is 5 April. The deadline for submitting details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is 31 May. … Continue reading →

People planning to claim the UK state pension have been advised to check their National Insurance (NI) record to identify any shortfalls in their payment history. NI contributions, or lack of them, can affect a person’s entitlement to the state pension in … Continue reading →