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We know how important it is for you to be able to find up to date business information, and our people love to share their knowledge about the news, and accounting and tax legislation. Here you will find links to our latest press releases, as well as tax planning and finance blog posts – all written by the Whitley Stimpson team, so you can read our take on topical subjects, and use our advice to help you to run your business. We have also shared the odd blog post or two about what we get up to in our communities, because we are proud to be a part of the areas where we live and work, and to support them where we can.
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Free childcare places increased
The Chancellor announced the extension of free childcare places to children under three years old in England to match the 15 or 30 hours of free childcare currently provided to three and four year olds in term time.
Allowances frozen and cut
It is easy to forget the hidden tax rises which are created by frozen and cut allowances, so here is a quick reminder.
R&D tax relief curtailed for some
R&D tax relief – New rates will come into effect for qualifying R&D expenditure incurred from 1 April 2023 onwards.
Whitley Stimpson sponsors Rose to Remember
Whitley Stimpson is proudly sponsoring the Katharine House Hospice ‘Rose to Remember’ event, taking place this June at Sulgrave Manor.
New VAT late-filing penalties
All VAT returns must now be submitted digitally using MTD compatible software (unless the business has an exemption) so the VAT penalties have been revised to fit with this new regime.
New VAT late-payment penalties
In addition to the new penalties for late VAT returns there is also a new system of penalties for late paid VAT.
Recognising capital losses
The annual capital gains exemption (currently £12,300) will be cut to £6,000 on 6 April 2023 and £3,000 in April 2024.
MTD for income tax delayed again
Making tax digital for income tax self-assessment (MTD ITSA) was set to take effect from 6 April 2024. This has been postponed until 6 April 2026.
Coping with an HMRC nudge
Marketing companies know that personal letters sent directly to customers are more powerful than broadcast or printed adverts. HMRC is using this technique to recover unpaid tax.
Largest ever NMW rise
The national minimum wage (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) rates are due to rise significantly for pay periods starting on and after 1 April 2023.
Mind the NIC gap
Do you know whether your national insurance contributions (NIC) record is complete and correct?
Planning dividends in 2023
Owners and directors of family businesses often take a small salary from the company and any extra funds as dividends.
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