by AJN Accountants | Jun 26, 2023 | Advice, Business, News, Tax Planning
Petrol and diesel pump prices are high but the tax-free mileage rates payable to employees who use their own vehicles for business have not been adjusted for over a decade. VehicleFirst 10,000 miles per yearAbove 10,000 miles per yearCars and...
by AJN Accountants | May 26, 2023 | Advice, FAQs, Financial Planning
The changes to the pension rules announced in the Spring Budget were designed to dissuade higher earners from retiring early to avoid pension charges on high contributions but the new rules could have the opposite effect. Individuals can now contribute up to £60,000...
by AJN Accountants | May 12, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, Financial Planning, Tax Planning
It is easy to forget the hidden tax rises which are created by frozen and cut allowances, so here is a quick reminder. The tax-free personal allowance will be frozen at £12,570 for six years from 2021-22 to 2027-28 and the related marriage allowance is fixed at £1,260...
by AJN Accountants | Apr 24, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, Financial Planning, News, Tax Planning
The Chancellor announced the extension of free childcare places to children under three years old in England to match the 15 or 30 hours of free childcare currently provided to three and four year olds in term time. The extra funding will only apply in England and...
by AJN Accountants | Apr 7, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, FAQs, News, Tax Planning
The Chancellor announced the relaxation of three different pension allowances to encourage older taxpayers to remain an active part of the workforce or to return to employment if they have retired early. The pensions annual allowance provides a cap on the...
by AJN Accountants | Mar 18, 2023 | Accounting, Advice, Tax Planning
Do you know whether your national insurance contributions (NIC) record is complete and correct? You can check the NIC record over your entire working life on your online personal tax account (www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account). This will also provide an estimate of the...