U Turn on Budget Plan
In a surprise move, Chancellor Hammond reversed his decision announced in the budget little more than seven days ago. Amid controversy over the possibility of the proposed changes being in contravention of a manifesto pledge, the U turn overturned plans which would have affected small business owners and the self-employed. The letter Chancellor Hammond sent to the Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, ahead of this announcement today can be read here on the .gov website. So where does this leave you, the self employed, small business owner? I can advise on all your tax, NIC and VAT queries. I
The Budget Spring 2017 and Your Business
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his budget on Wednesday 8th March and defended the generally controversial changes to Class 4 NIC on Thursday 9th March. The changes are widely unpopular as they appear to break a 2015 manifesto pledge not to raise taxes. But politics aside, what are the facts behind Chancellor Hammond’s budget? How will it affect you and your business? For full details of what this budget means for self-employed business owners contact Jenny who can advise on all tax matters. Read the full budget here A copy can be downloaded here Or read the summary from the .gov.uk
The Autumn Statement and YOUR Business
Update for business owners. The Autumn Statement was Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first major announcement since taking office. As well as new information about the state of the UK economy, it included some key points for small businesses. Tax The tax free personal allowance will rise to £12,500, and the higher rate threshold to £50,000, by the end of the parliament. The personal allowance will rise at least in line with inflation from that point. The Chancellor said the government had put a “business-led recovery” at the heart of their plan. Following this, he confirmed that corporation tax will fall to
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