HMRC New Tool for Voluntary National Insurance Contributions
In the UK, the National Insurance (NI) system serves as a fundamental pillar of the welfare state, providing financial support and services to individuals throughout their lives. National Insurance Contributions (NICs) require mandatory payments made by most employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to fund state benefits, including the State Pension, statutory sick pay, and unemployment […]
Annual Accounts & Company Tax Return: Benefits of Early Filing
Filing your Annual Accounts early offers several advantages: it helps avoid penalties, enhances cash flow management, allows for proactive tax planning, ensures compliance, and supports strategic financial decisions. Early filing can speed up tax refunds! Looking for a more organised approach to filing your tax return and company accounts, avoiding last-minute stress? At NRB, we […]
FRC Amendments to FRS102
Following extensive stakeholder consultation, the Financing Reporting Council (FRC) have completed their periodic review of UK GAAP. The following outlines the details of their new requirements. Areas Affected by Changes Effective for accounting periods starting on or after 1st January 2026, the key impacted areas include: Improvements and Clarifications Additionally, there are several incremental improvements […]
Tips for Preparing Your Self-Assessment Tax Returns
As we approach the end of the current tax year, individuals and businesses are gearing up for the annual task of collating their information to enable them to file their Self-Assessment Tax Returns with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This process can often seem daunting, but with careful preparation and organisation, it can be managed […]
Tax Planning – Get ahead for 2023/24
Tax Planning plays a pivotal role and is a crucial aspect of financial management that individuals and businesses must consider. At NRB, we understand the complexities of taxation and aim to provide comprehensive guidance to our clients to ensure effective tax planning. As the current tax year draws to a close, it’s essential to consider […]
Spring Budget 2024 – Main Highlights
When Jeremy Hunt stood up to deliver the Spring Budget, one of his first statements to the Chamber was “lower taxes mean higher growth” and said it was his “long-term ambition” to continue to cut National Insurance “to make work pay”. The Chancellor didn’t deliver us with any surprises to the well-trailed, but he did […]
Rising Companies House Fees
As of 1 May 2024, businesses across the United Kingdom are set to face a significant change in their operational costs with the implementation of rising Companies House fees. This adjustment, while seemingly subtle on the surface, carries weighty implications for companies of all sizes. Navigating the Increase On 19th February 2024, Companies House declared […]
Concise Overview of Recent Tax Developments
Key Insights from the Latest Tax Updates for the Week Ending 21st February 2024 This week’s tax news roundup includes significant developments such as: Documentation Requirements for Creative Industry Tax Reliefs In light of recent changes and tax developments announced by HMRC, companies seeking creative industry tax reliefs must now provide compelling evidence to support […]
Spring Budget 2023 – The Highlights
The long-awaited Budget was delivered by Jeremy Hunt earlier today, his first as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Being billed by the Government as one that will encourage people back to the workforce and boost the UK’s economy growth, the Chancellor opened his budget speech with “today we deliver the next part of the plan, a […]
Autumn Statement 2022 – The Highlights
Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Autumn Statement this afternoon and has promised the government will deliver a plan to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and rebuild the UK economy. The chancellor says his priorities are stability, growth, and public services, and is providing “fair solutions” despite taking “difficult decisions”. With this, the Chancellor has announced tens […]
