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Media sector faces scrutiny from HMRC

Media sector faces scrutiny from HMRC

A survey by RSM revealed that 40% of media firms had filed an R&D claim in the past year, but only 24% of these were approved without dispute. A recent crackdown on the abuse of the research and development (R&D) tax relief regime has significantly impacted the media sector, with HMRC questioning three out of … Continued

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HMRC contacts pending ROR claimants

HMRC contacts pending ROR claimants

Provisional claimants are urged to make a valid claim by 31 January 2025. HMRC is writing to taxpayers who made a provisional business asset roll-over relief (ROR) claim on asset sales in 2020/21 and haven’t replaced it with a valid claim. The deadline for making a valid claim is 31 January 2025. If a valid … Continued

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Brexit charges could lead to higher food prices

Brexit charges could lead to higher food prices

Fees of up to £145 will be charged from 30 April. Small imports such as sausages and cheese are included in the charge. Trade groups have warned of potential increases in food prices following the Government’s announcement of new post-Brexit import charges on EU food and plant products. These charges, known as the common user … Continued

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Enhanced child benefit payments set to commence

Enhanced child benefit payments set to commence

There was a significant uplift for families from 6 April as the annual entitlement for one child was raised. Additional child payments also increased. HMRC has announced that, from 6 April 2024, millions of UK families receiving Child Benefit will see their payments increase. In a move to support households, the Government has raised the … Continued

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Stealth tax freeze threatens income of pensioners

Stealth tax freeze threatens income of pensioners

1.6m additional retirees dragged into income tax levy. 8.5m currently paying income tax, up from 4.9m in 2010. New research for the House of Commons has shown that due to the income tax threshold freeze of £12,570 until 2028, an additional 1.6m pensioners will have to pay income tax in the next four years. This … Continued

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House prices grow slowly in March

House prices grow slowly in March

Higher mortgage rates affect affordability as the cost of buying a home strains budgets. Nationwide has reported a mixed picture of the housing market. On average, property prices increased 1.6% from March 2023, marking the quickest pace of growth since December 2022. However, a slight dip of 0.2% was observed in March compared to February, … Continued

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Manufacturing and R&D to receive £360m boost

Manufacturing and R&D to receive £360m boost

Funding aims to drive economic growth, enhance health resilience, and generate employment. Jeremy Hunt has announced a £360m investment in UK manufacturing to drive economic growth, enhance health resilience and generate employment. Furthermore, there will soon be opportunities for companies to engage in a £520m life sciences manufacturing fund designed to prepare for health emergencies … Continued

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UK house prices rise as interest rates fall

UK house prices rise as interest rates fall

The average house price increased by 1.2% compared to last year, climbing to an average of £260,420. The last growth was seen in January 2023. In February, UK house prices experienced their first annual increase in over a year, signalling a rejuvenation in the housing market spurred by reduced borrowing costs. Nationwide has reported that … Continued

Comments Off on Stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands

Stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands

Stealth tax and savings shake up salary bands

Fiscal drag raises tax burden for many. Following the recent Spring Budget, NI rates in the UK will decrease by 2%. Following the recent Spring Budget, National Insurance (NI) rates in the UK will decrease by two percentage points, reducing to 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, down from the current 10%. This change, … Continued

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PM proposes scrapping National Insurance

PM proposes scrapping National Insurance

Plans to simplify tax could require other increases. In 2022/23, NICs generated £178bn, with £103bn from employers, £65bn from employees, and around £10bn from the self-employed. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has suggested the possibility of eliminating National Insurance contributions (NICs) for workers, following another 2% cut announced during the Budget. National Insurance, established in … Continued