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Different pension schemes attract different rules when it comes to making statutory payments to employees. The first thing to ascertain is what type of pension it is your scheme administrator is running.   Net pay arrangement Pension deducted from gross before tax is taken (for example Smart)   Relief at source (gross pay arrangement) The…

Do you know what happens to property when a loved one dies?   Why Choose Whitings LLP to help with administering the estate? We understand that losing a loved one can be a very difficult and challenging time. It can often be a daunting process for those appointed as personal representatives with the worry and…

Company formation ID verification rules are coming. Long expected changes to the way in which new companies are formed have moved a step closer. Although the implementation date of the new rules is not yet known as the regulations are still at the draft stage, Companies House have released some further information about the new rules.…

Have you heard about the new audit exemption thresholds?   Before the recent General Election the Conservatives announced plans to increase the audit exemption thresholds. For the Turnover and Gross Assets thresholds, this increase is significant (50%), effective for accounting periods starting on or after 1 October 2024. For certain growing companies, this presents an…

We’re considering taxes under the new Government. Now that Labour have won the recent election, it is time to look at what this could mean for you and your taxes. Labour have committed to one major fiscal event a year in the hope that this will give businesses and individuals plenty of time to properly…

Have you considered trusts when it comes to tax planning and asset protection?   The Purpose of Trusts Whilst trusts were created during the 12th century to protect the assets and interests of the nobility, these days their use is no longer restricted to higher society. Today, trusts serve the same purposes as they did…

Have you considered maximising Capital Allowances?   From 1 April 2023 companies subject to corporation tax will receive a 100% first year tax deduction for expenditure they incur on qualifying plant and machinery. Originally announced as a temporary measure, the UK Government subsequently announced in the Autumn Statement that the relief will remain in place…

The team from Whitings helped the owners of a software company exit the business, for a well earned retirement. General deal support with the SPA, the net asset price adjustment and personal tax planning facilitated a smooth process.

From 6th April 2024 HMRC want to encourage more of the self employed to use the cash basis when completing their accounts and self-assessment tax returns.   The new cash basis from 6th April 2024 will mean: The cash basis will be the default, with an opt-out for those wishing to use the accruals basis.…

The personal tax second payment on account deadline is approaching (31st July 2024).   Payments on account are advanced payments towards your tax bill for the tax year just ended, and each payment on account is calculated as half of your previous year’s Income Tax and Class 2/4 National Insurance liability. For the payment due…