Business Guides
TC Group- Tax card 2020/2021
These rates and allowances are based on Spring Budget 2020 announcements made by the UK and Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Governments and are for information only and you should contact us before making any decision to act All information is subject to change...
Spring Budget 2020 – Biggest spending spree for 28 years
“As we deal with coronavirus, this is a Budget that provides security today but it is also a plan for prosperity tomorrow.” Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. “Getting it done” is the soundbite Chancellor Rishi Sunak clearly wanted us to take away from his debut Budget speech, but
HMRC’s approach to taxing cryptocurrencies
Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have grown steadily into the public consciousness, and the taxman’s too. Once the realm of geeks and hackers, cryptocurrencies are becoming more mainstream…
Employer issues with auto-enrolment
Back in 2012, less than half of private-sector employees in the UK had a pension scheme. Today, that figure is 85% and this huge increase is due to the successful rollout of auto-enrolment. It started with the largest companies and now applies…
Tax implications of providing company cars
Does it pay off to provide low or zero-emission cars? Offering a company car as a benefit can be a valuable and attractive perk to any valued employee. Unfortunately, it is not necessarily a tax-free perk and it may be liable for PAYE because HMRC considers the...
Tracing lost pension plans
Research published in January 2020 suggested 1.6 million pensions are currently missing, with each pot worth £23,000. For many who have been saving over their working life this could mean missing out on money that is rightfully theirs for use as part of their...
Year end tax guide 2019/20
Are you taking advantage of all the tax saving opportunities that you may be entitled to? As a business, and as a tax paying individual there is scope to keep more of what you earn even within the current tax year. Download our free guide, and contact us if you would...
R&D Tax Credits in practice
The UK tax system is complicated but research and development (R&D) tax credits can be especially tricky to understand. That’s partly because what counts as R&D, and what amounts to true innovation, is judged on a case-by-case basis against criteria that can...
A headline guide to business structures
Choosing the right business structure for your venture is essential to ensure smooth operation, suits your circumstances and ambition, and that you remain as tax efficient as possible. Not only is it advisable to consider carefully the options when starting a new...
Low risk ways to start a business
There's never a perfect time to start a business - and making the leap from employment to being your own boss can be daunting. But there are approaches you can take that can help bridge the gap, and help to build confidence and ultimately the success of your new...