by A&S Admin | May 4, 2022 | Budget bytes, Talking points
The Bank of England (BoE) base rate rose to 0.75% in March in response to Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rising to 5.5% – almost triple the BoE’s target of 2%. Inflation is set to continue rising throughout the year (see Spring Statement round-up) with... 
by A&S Admin | Apr 14, 2022 | Budget bytes
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement on March 23 was limited on giveaways, but there were some measures designed to help people struggling with the highest rates of inflation in 30 years. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast that inflation will average... 
by A&S Admin | Mar 9, 2022 | Aldous Saunders, Budget bytes
The Government is set to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by 1.25% from April to fund the Health and Social Care Levy, and while this may be a laudable aim, it is going to hit all of us in the pocket. Costly increase when finances are being... 
by A&S Admin | Jan 11, 2022 | Budget bytes, Business Tips, Making Tax Digital, Starting out in business, Talking points, Tax Tips
Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax and, where relevant, your Class 4 National Insurance bill. You may need to make them if you are self-employed or if you are a landlord. You may also need to make them if you operate your business through a... 
by A&S Admin | Nov 29, 2021 | Budget bytes, Talking points, Tax Tips
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a capital allowance that enables you to claim an immediate deduction against your profits for qualifying capital expenditure up to the available limit. The AIA limit was temporarily increased from £200,000 to £1 million from 1... 
by A&S Admin | Nov 23, 2021 | Budget bytes, Business Tips, Making Tax Digital, Tax Tips
From 4 April 2022, applicants applying to renew certain licences will need to pass a tax check before their licence application can be considered. Initially, the requirement will only apply in England and Wales. However, the Government have consulted on extending the...