Just 35% of UK adults are confident they could complete the self assessment tax return form correctly, according to research by Standard Life. Three in ten UK adults admit they do not feel confident they could complete the form correctly. A further 18% said they felt neither confident nor unconfident while 17% were not sure.… Read more…

We are thrilled to share that Salhan Accountants has been recognized as the Expert Accountancy Firm of the Year 2024 – West Midlands by the 2024 Global Excellence Awards with Acquisition International (AI) Magazine. We are proud to receive this esteemed accolade as it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional accounting… Read more…

In the rich tapestry of entrepreneurship, few paths are as rewarding and wonderfully complex as embarking on a family business venture. The blend of kinship and commerce offers a special mix of opportunities and challenges, creating a truly unique journey. Start right Whether you are going into business as a family group, husband and wife,… Read more…

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including: National Minimum Wage, Geographical Compliance Approach – support for employers payrolling expenses and benefits for the 2024/25 tax year off payroll working rules (IR35) – opportunity to pause settlement help to check if work qualifies for… Read more…

Less than 30% of firms expect their workforce to fully return to the workplace over the next five years, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The survey of over 1,000 businesses found just 27% of respondents predict their employees will be fully physically present in the workplace over the next five… Read more…

Red tape, rising costs and increasing regulation are holding back exports, a survey of UK businesses carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found. Current customs checks and declarations present ‘barriers to exporting’, according to 49% of firms polled. An additional 40% of businesses said taxes and duties are other areas of concern.… Read more…

With less than a month to go to the self assessment deadline 5.7 million taxpayers have been urged to file their 2022/23 tax returns by HMRC. HMRC data shows almost 6.5 million customers have already beaten the self assessment clock by filing their tax return. This includes 49,317 taxpayers who used the New Year holiday… Read more…

HMRC recently updated its guidance on off payroll working compliance for employers. The new guidance sets out ‘practical steps’ for organisations to follow. It affects employers who are responsible for operating off payroll working rules and who engage workers who provide their services through their own intermediary. The guidance states that organisations should apply the new guidelines… Read more…

The UK is at risk of recession after revised figures showed the economy shrank between July and September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Gross domestic product, which measures the health of the economy, contracted by 0.1% after previous estimates suggested growth has been flat. Meanwhile, there was zero growth between… Read more…

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 Spring Budget on 6 March, the government has confirmed. The Budget will include the government’s tax and spending plans as well as new growth and borrowing forecasts. It could be the last chance for the government to announce significant changes to tax policy before the general election. The… Read more…