Monthly Archives: October 2024

100 days to the 2023-24 self-assessment filing deadline

HMRC have kindly reminded us – their online post of 23 October refers –  that there are approximately 100 days (to 31 January 2025) to prepare and file a 2023-24 self-assessment (SA) tax return. In their post they say: “More than 3.5 million taxpayers have already beaten the clock and submitted their returns. HMRC is reminding others […]

Will the Budget increase employment costs?

Employers’ NIC There is ongoing speculation about potential increases in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs). While the government is under pressure to raise additional revenue to address fiscal challenges, increasing employer NICs has been floated as one option, particularly as the government has pledged not to raise income tax, VAT, or employees’ National Insurance for […]

Penalties for late filing of company accounts

There are late filing penalties which are designed to encourage companies to file their accounts and reports on time. All companies, private and public, large or small, trading or non-trading must send their accounts to Companies House. A penalty is automatically imposed by Companies House if the accounts are late. The table of penalties for late […]