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When was the last time you checked your national insurance (NI) record for unexpected gaps or viewed your state pension forecast?

Missing qualifying years in your NI record, or 'gaps', can reduce the amount of contributory benefits you are entitled to. This includes maternity pay, employment allo...

It is common for some employers to pay their workers earlier than usual in December, for example if the business will be closed during the festive period

While this may make sense for the business, being paid early can have an unwanted impact on an employee's current and future entitlements to in...

At the Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced plans to remove the exemption which allows unused pension funds to be inherited tax free

Currently, if a pension holder dies before the age of 75 their beneficiaries can generally inherit the remaining funds tax-free, whether as a lump sum or as incom...

The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge levied on purchases of second and subsequent homes has been increased from 3% to 5% with immediate effect

The higher rate applies to purchases of second homes and buy-to-let residential properties. The change applies to purchases with an effective date on...

Private schools will need to register for VAT and charge output VAT on education and boarding services when the exemption that currently applies is removed from 1 January 2025

Schools will need to register for VAT by 1 January 2025. We can help you with this

All education and boarding services...