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.
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.
Determining the tax residence of individuals
14 March 2022
Residency is an important factor when deciding which jurisdiction the taxpayer should pay tax in and rules vary between countries.
HMRC collects £30.8bn through tax probes
14 March 2022
The total revenue generated from HMRC’s tax investigations has risen to £30.8bn in 2021.
Personal tax planning tips for year-end
14 March 2022
Taxpayers should consider the following guide before the end of the current tax year on 5 April 2022.
Student loan repayment to start at £25k
14 March 2022
The level at which students begin to pay back their loans has been lowered from £27,295 to £25,000.
Tax loophole on second homes closed
3 March 2022
Owners of second homes who report them as holiday lets will now have to prove it in order to not pay council tax and access business rates relief.
£350 support to help with rising energy bills
3 March 2022
The Chancellor has set out a £9.1bn plan to support individuals with soaring energy costs including a discount on council tax and a loan to cover some of the price rise.
Inflation and its risks
3 March 2022
In the UK, inflation jumped to 5.4 per cent in December, its highest rate in 30 years, deepening a cost-of-living crisis that is squeezing household incomes and putting more pressure on the Bank of England (BoE) to raise interest rates. The Federal Reserve (central bank in the US) is also under pressure to raise interest rates sooner or at a faster pace to tame persistently high inflation (the core consumer price index currently hovering at 7.0 per cent).
Brexit Custom delays hit manufacturers
3 March 2022
One year since leaving the EU, two-thirds of manufacturing companies have reported that Brexit has moderately or significantly hampered their business, however optimism for growth has risen.
Avoid pension scams
3 March 2022
Don’t let scammers enjoy a pension saver’s retirement. Find out how pension scams work, the warning signs and the steps you can take to help pension savers avoid being scammed.
