Employment tax Archives

Beware of mini umbrella companies

Umbrella companies employ temporary workers such as contractors on behalf of employment agencies or very large companies. The umbrella company will operate the payroll and makes money by taking a cut of the fees earned by the individual. An umbrella company should...

Budget 2021 – COVID-19 Support

Read more about the COVID-19 support announced at the latest Budget.

Budget 2021 – Business Taxes

Here is a summary of the changes to business taxes which were announced in the Spring Budget by The Chancellor of the Exchequer.

What should employers or contractors do if the HMRC IR35 tool delivers an undetermined outcome?

The reforms to the off payroll working regulations are set to be introduced to the private sector in April 2021, and HMRC’s online tool for determining IR35 status delivers an outcome in most cases. But what should employers or contractors do if the outcome delivered by this online tool is ‘undetermined’?

Virtual Christmas parties approved by HMRC

HMRC has confirmed the annual parties’ exemption will apply equally to virtual seasonal parties.

Winter Economy Plan summary by Owen Kyffin

Last week the Chancellor Rishi Sunak bowed to what must have become inevitable and replaced the Autumn Budget with a series of more short-term measures, intended to address some of the immediate challenges faced by businesses trying to operate in the current difficult circumstances.