Bank of England eases base rate to 4.75%

Bank of England eases base rate to 4.75%

The Bank of England's recent decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75% brings several potential benefits to various sectors of the UK economy. Let's explore these advantages in detail. Reduced Borrowing Costs Lowering the base rate directly influences the...
Tax Diary December 2024/January 2025

Tax Diary December 2024/January 2025

1 December 2024 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2024. 19 December 2024 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 December 2024. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 December 2024). 19 December...
Taxation of double cab pick-ups

Taxation of double cab pick-ups

The tax treatment of double cab pick-up vehicles (DCPUs) has been clarified as part of the recent Budget announcements. This follows a chequered history of the tax treatment of DCPUs after a 2020 Court of Appeal judgment and after the previous government reversed its...
Payrolling of benefits in kind

Payrolling of benefits in kind

At Autumn Budget 2024, the government confirmed that it will go ahead with a simplification measure first announced in January 2024. This new measure will mandate the reporting of Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for most benefits...