20 August 2025

Setting Up a Charity

Establishing a charity in the UK is a commendable endeavour that allows you to make a significant impact on the causes you care about.

R&D Tax Relief – Can You Claim?

R&D tax relief is a valuable incentive designed to support companies investing in technological or scientific advancement.

Travel Costs for Employees or Directors

Travel costs for employees and directors are tax-deductible for the company. However, certain travel expenses may need to be reported.

HMRC Penalties for Inaccuracies

HMRC penalties may charged if a return or other document contains an inaccuracy which results in unpaid, understated or over-claimed tax

Qualifying Expenses for Employees

HMRC has an exemption from paying tax and National Insurance on certain qualifying expenses that are paid, reimbursed or provided to employees.

Auto Enrolment

The Government scheme called Automatic enrolment (Auto Enrolment or AE) requires all employers to enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension scheme.

Auto Enrolment – Who’s In?

The Government scheme called Automatic enrolment (Auto Enrolment or AE) requires all employers to enrol eligible workers into a workplace pension scheme.

PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA)

A voluntary arrangement that allows the employer to pay the tax and National Insurance on certain employee benefits and expenses on behalf of their staff.

Dividend Procedure

HMRC compliance practices mean that small companies paying dividends must take extra care to follow best practice procedures.

Pre 5 April Dividend Planning

There can be significant advantages to tax planning surrounding the timing of extracting dividends prior to 5 April each year.

Knowledge Centre Category: August 20, 2025