by Gareth Thomas | Jun 1, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Employment, Taxes
If you’re a UK business owner with employees, there’s a valuable tax relief you might be missing out on. The Employment Allowance allows eligible employers to reduce their employer National Insurance bill by up to £10,500 for the 2026/27 tax year. For many small...
by Gareth Thomas | Oct 13, 2025 | Accounting, Business, Employment, National Insurance, Taxes
Your tax code might look like a random mix of numbers and letters, but it plays a crucial role in making sure you pay the right amount of tax under PAYE. If it’s wrong, you could be paying too much — or too little — tax. Let’s break down how tax codes work, what the...
by Gareth Thomas | Sep 12, 2025 | Accounting, Business, Employment, Taxes
Taking on seasonal or temporary staff to cover busy periods can be a smart move for your business. But even if they’re only working with you for a short time, you might still have auto-enrolment duties when it comes to pensions. Let’s break down what you need to do —...
by Gareth Thomas | Jul 14, 2025 | Accounting, Business, Employment, Taxes
Looking to support your team’s wellbeing without triggering a tax bill? Good news—HMRC allows employers to offer certain health and welfare benefits tax-free. These perks don’t just help your staff feel valued and supported—they’re also cost-effective for your...
by Gareth Thomas | Jul 2, 2025 | Accounting, Business, Employment, National Insurance, Taxes
It’s no secret that the cost of employing staff has gone up. From 6 April 2025, the Employer’s National Insurance (NI) rate jumped from 13.8% to 15%, and the secondary threshold—the level at which employers start paying NI—fell dramatically from £9,100 to just £5,000....
by Jon Davies | Mar 13, 2025 | Accounting, Business, Employment, Taxes
Over the last few weeks, I’ve mentioned a few tax changes that are coming in April, as announced by Rachel from Accounts in last year’s budget. And, this week, I thought I’d focus on the increase in minimum wage and the fact that it impacts a lot of...
