Hot Topics

What's new in the world of tax and business? This section contains articles on some hot topics.

24 Aug 2021

The path to net zero

A review of what businesses could be doing.

29 Jul 2021

Turnover tests and reasonable belief - applying for the fifth SEISS grant

The fifth instalment of the grant opened for applications in late July

22 Jun 2021

Staying safe from scams

It is vital that businesses and individuals are on guard against potential scams.

25 May 2021

Upskilling to level up

We consider some of the solutions being proposed.

26 Apr 2021

Making use of the super-deduction

Reviewing the new tax break for companies.

23 Mar 2021

Creating green growth

Reviewing the push towards a greener economy.

10 Mar 2021

How does the 2021 Budget benefit you?

A review of measures announced.

23 Feb 2021

What will the Budget bring?

Considering the issues that may be covered in the upcoming 2021 Budget.

26 Jan 2021

Making the most of R&D

Considering how SMEs can maximise any R&D tax relief available to them.

15 Dec 2020

Trading changes following Brexit

Outlining the changes that took effect from 1 January 2021.

24 Nov 2020

Is it time to re-evaluate business rates?

Looking at how business rates can be reformed and re-evaluated.

06 Nov 2020

Outlining the extension of the Job Retention Scheme

Considering the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

27 Oct 2020

Analysing the Job Support Scheme

The JSS Open and JSS Closed are introduced from 1 November 2020.

The latest news

17 Sep

OTS says changing date of tax year end would be beneficial

Adopting a tax year which is either aligned with the calendar year or with a calendar month-end would have clear benefits, according to a review from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

16 Sep

FSB survey suggests unemployment to rise by 50,000 as result of NICs rise

A survey carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has suggested that the UK unemployment rate could rise by 50,000 as a result of the increase in national insurance contributions (NICs) for employers, sole traders and employees.

15 Sep

Inflation sees sharpest increase on record

Inflation rose to 3.2% last month from 2% in July ? its largest ever recorded increase, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).