Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement last week provided some good news for taxpayers but hasn’t been as well received as his previous giveaways. The highlights are: • 5p per litre cut in fuel duty • An increase in the NIC primary threshold and lower earnings limit from £9,570 to £12,570 • Class II NI liabilities reduced...

The government aims to raise £12billion by introducing a new 1.25% levy on both earned income and on employers’ wage bills to raise funds for the NHS and adult social care. From April 2022, the new Health and Social Care Levy (HSCL) comes into effect. It might be called a levy, but the HSCL is...

The government has published draft legislation for the new restrictions which will apply to the NI Employment Allowance (EA) from April 2020. Will your business be affected, and if so, how? Head of Payroll Joanne Gibson brings you up to date. Employment Allowance Since April 2014 most employers have been entitled to a deduction from...