Aga Khan Economic Planning Board
The Economic Planning Board (EPB) is a volunteer organisation under the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom (UK). It was established to keep the economic status of the Jamat under review. It aims to improve the economic well-being of the Jamat via case management and support in the areas of employment and personal finance. The EPB has also launched a number of business alliances in industries from hospitality to pharmaceuticals.
National Living Wage increases to £9.50
5 May 2022
The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rise came into effect on 1 April.
Enterprise investment schemes: tax breaks
5 May 2022
Since 1994, enterprise investment schemes (EIS) have been an important tool in the investors’ kit, but many potential investors worry that EIS-eligible businesses are too high risk.
Tax cuts worth up to £1,000 for small businesses
5 May 2022
Nearly half a million UK businesses will benefit from a tax cut worth up to £1,000 from 6 April 2022.
Tax free pension contributions
5 May 2022
Four in 10 taxpayers do not know that pension contributions automatically receive 25% tax relief despite an annual bill of over £42bn to pay for the tax break.
HMRC targets less than 1% of crypto investors
5 May 2022
HMRC contacted less than 1% of UK cryptocurrency investors about their potential capital gains tax liability last year.
Spring Statement 2022
24 March 2022
The Chancellor's Spring Statement outlined a number of measures to help with the cost of living.
HMRC asks businesses to label NIC rise on payslips
14 March 2022
HMRC has emailed employers ‘strongly encouraging’ them to label the increased National Insurance contributions (NICs) rate on their employee’s payslips as ‘for the NHS’.
Lords slam rise in use of umbrella companies
14 March 2022
The government's extension of off-payroll working rules to the private sector in April 2021 has resulted in an increased use of umbrella companies, Lords warn.
Proposed changes to filing obligations for SMEs
14 March 2022
The government has set out plans to reform governance at Companies House to stop manipulation of the service, particularly in the use of anonymous or fraudulent shell companies and partnerships.
The finer details of director’s loan accounts
14 March 2022
Tax compliance is an important consideration when considering the use of director’s loans. The following summary consider the potential pitfalls.
Guidance for landlords
14 March 2022
As a landlord, there may be situations where you wish to take possession of your property which will require the incumbent tenant to move out.
PwC expands entry routes for non-graduates
14 March 2022
PwC is launching a tech degree apprenticeship programme working with Ada, the National College for Digital Skills.
