by AJN Accountants | Mar 23, 2026 | News
Two major changes to statutory sick pay will be introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 from 6 April 2026. Statutory sick pay (SSP) is the minimum amount of sick pay that employers in the UK must pay eligible employees when they are off work due to illness. ...
by AJN Accountants | Mar 16, 2026 | Pensions
The Government has announced important changes to voluntary national insurance contributions (NICs) for individuals working abroad. UK residents working abroad can currently pay voluntary Class 2 NICs to maintain their national insurance record. Voluntary Class 3 NICs...
by AJN Accountants | Mar 5, 2026 | Small Businesses
As employee benefits evolve, so too do the rules around how they are taxed and reported. One area that often causes confusion for employers is the treatment of benefits in kind — and specifically, the option to payroll benefits rather than report them...
by AJN Accountants | Mar 3, 2026 | News
From April 2026, individuals working overseas – including British citizens abroad and UK business owners with international operations – will face significant changes to voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs). If you spend time outside the UK, run an...
by AJN Accountants | Jan 23, 2026 | Tax Planning
As the UK tax year comes to an end, many individuals and businesses expect to receive tax refunds for overpaid income tax or National Insurance. However, an important change means refunds are no longer automatically issued by HMRC in many cases — they now need to be...
