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What optimal salary-dividend structure minimizes 2024-25 tax liabilities?

To minimize tax liabilities for the 2024-25 tax year, it is generally most tax-efficient for company directors to take a combination of a low director's salary and regular dividend payments, rather than taking all income as salary. Here's a breakdown of how to optimize this structure: Director's

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Key Highlights of the Autumn Budget 2024

Corporation Tax Making Tax Digital (MTD) Rates relief Inheritance Tax (IHT) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) National Insurance and Employment allowance Capital Allowances 'Full expensing' deduction for leased assets VAT Thresholds Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL)

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Boost Your Retirement Savings and Reduce Company Tax: Pension Contributions for Limited Company Directors

What is a Pension? A pension is a smart way to save for your future when you're no longer working. There are two main types: Personal Pension: You set this up yourself with a pension provider. Workplace Pension: Your employer contributes alongside you, usually by deducting a portion from your

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P11D Expenses & Benefits Explained for Employers

What are P11D forms? These forms report expenses and benefits given to employees that haven't been taxed yet. Your company needs to submit them to HMRC (the UK tax authority) annually. Who needs a P11D? Not everyone. Taxlab can advise you on this based on your specific situation. There are two P11D

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A guide to the Autumn Statement 2023

The headline message from the Chancellor The Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement for Growth aimed at building a stronger and more resilient economy. He highlighted that the plan is to “unlock growth and productivity by boosting business investment by £20 billion a year, getting more people

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IR35 and off-payroll working in the UK: What you need to know

IR35 is a set of rules that determine whether a contractor working through their own limited company should be treated as an employee for tax purposes. If the contractor is deemed to be an employee under IR35, the client will be responsible for paying employer's National Insurance contributions

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P11D – Expenses and Benefits

As an employee or employer in the United Kingdom, you may have come across the term "P11D" at some point. The P11D form plays a crucial role in the tax system of the UK, and it is essential to have a clear understanding of its purpose, requirements, and implications. In this comprehensive guide, we

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UK minimum wage changes in April 2023

The UK minimum wage will increase on 1 April 2023. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £10.42 per hour for workers aged 23 and over. The NLW for 21-22 year olds will increase to £10.18 per hour, and the NLW for 18-20 year olds will increase to £7.49 per hour. The NLW for 16-17 year olds

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Redundancy Pay In The UK

In the United Kingdom, redundancy pay is a legal entitlement for employees who are made redundant, subject to meeting certain criteria. The rules regarding redundancy pay are outlined in the Employment Rights Act 1996. If you are facing redundancy in the UK, it is important to be aware of your legal

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Demystifying Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Calculation in the UK

Introduction When employees in the UK fall ill or are unable to work due to disability, they may be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Understanding how SSP is calculated is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure accurate payments. In this blog post, we will delve into the

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