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Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives...

Avoid 60% Income Tax band

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a...

Meaning of Carried Interest

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is...

Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage...

Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs

Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025-26 tax year...

Meaning of Permanent Establishment

The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across...

Are you too dependent on one customer?

Many successful businesses begin by working closely with one major customer. While this can provide...

Five ways to improve customer retention

Winning new customers is important, but many businesses overlook the value of keeping the customers...

Employee travel expenses

There is no requirement to report certain travel and subsistence expenses where an exemption applies...

Tax treatment of loans to employees

Employees may receive a taxable benefit where an employer provides a loan that is interest-free...

Company mobile phones and tax implications

When employers provide mobile phones to employees, it is important to understand the tax treatment...

Understanding dividend tax

Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company...

Tax relief on professional subscriptions

Employees may be entitled to tax relief on certain professional fees and subscriptions that they...

Investment Manager Exemption (IME)

The Investment Manager Exemption (IME) is a long-standing HMRC concession that helps attract international investment...

Companies House steps up enforcement activity

Companies House is entering a new era of enforcement as it begins making greater use...