Businesses paid a record £32 billion in corporation tax last year, up 8% on the £30 billion paid the previous year, according to Funding Options. Figures from HMRC show that corporation tax receipts have increased every year over a 6 year period. The record figure...

The smallest businesses will be exempt from quarterly reporting to HMRC, government proposals about the transition to digital tax accounts have revealed. The 6 consultation papers detail plans to allow the majority of businesses, self-employed people and landlords to...

82% of SMEs still have outstanding balances from their debtors, with the average owed estimated at £62,957, according to research by Direct Line for Businesses. When asked about writing off unpaid debts in the 2015/16 tax year, 19% of the 728 SMEs surveyed said that...

Savers are taking a 'sensible approach' when accessing their pension, according to data released by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The data shows that 57% of pots have had 1% or less withdrawn from them in the last quarter. A further 4% of pots had 10% or...

Here is a round-up of the top Brexit-related stories this week. Employers opting for temporary staff The number of permanent jobs awarded fell in July as a result of employers holding back due to Brexit uncertainty. The IHS Markit/REC report on jobs found that...

Earnings from the Help to Save scheme should be exempt from income tax, according to the Low Income Tax Reform Group (LITRG). The savings scheme was announced in Budget 2016 for working adults on low incomes and in-work benefits such as universal credit. Individuals...

There are now 9.4 million workers aged over 50 in employment, 3.7 million more than 20 years ago, according to the Department for Work and Pensions. The unemployment rate among older workers dropped to 3.3% - the lowest rate since 2009. Other findings: 8.3 million...

The government has agreed to write to individuals who do not have enough years of national insurance contributions (NICs) to qualify for the new state pension. To receive any new state pension an individual must have at least 10 qualifying years of NICs. People who...

Confirmation statements will replace the annual return for companies from 30 June 2016. Companies will need to file a confirmation statement from this date, providing up to date information for inclusion on the public register.  The main difference between the new...

Register of persons with significant control requirement introduced 25th April 2016 As of 6 April 2016, all companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPS) must now keep a register of persons with significant control (PSC). A PSC register is required for those who...