Michael Roberts FPFSOct 27, 20213 minAutumn Statement SummaryThe Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Autumn Statement today. This was not a "proper" Budget; which this year took...
Michael Roberts FPFSSep 8, 20213 minTax Rises and Social Care - What we know so farIt was announced today (after much speculation) that some new measures would be brought in as part of the new care funding solution for...
Michael Roberts FPFSMay 10, 20211 minWorking through an Umbrella CompanyIn the past, many individuals have undertaken contract work through their own limited company. Following recent changes to the IR35...
Michael Roberts FPFSMar 3, 20215 minBudget SummaryThe Budget Statement was delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak earlier today. It takes place following what has...
Michael Roberts FPFSApr 23, 20201 minCoronavirus Business Support ToolThere have been a baffling wave of announcements for the support available to businesses during the current difficult times. To help...
Michael Roberts FPFSApr 17, 20205 minPension contributions for high earnersSince 2016, individuals with income in excess of £110,000 have been subject to a piece of (in my view) bonkers legislation known as the...
Michael Roberts FPFSMar 20, 20201 minTax Helpline to support Coronavirus affected businessesHMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to...
Michael Roberts FPFSJul 20, 20195 minShould I buy a property to let?When we speak to people who have money to invest, often their first thought is to buy a property to let. Purchasing property as an...
Michael Roberts FPFSJul 6, 20192 minTax changes on Buy to Let PropertiesThe start of the new tax year saw further tax changes for landlords, with the amount of mortgage interest that can be offset against...
Michael Roberts FPFSJul 5, 20192 minInheritance Tax ReviewThe Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) published its long awaited report on the reform of Inheritance Tax this morning. Whilst the report...
Michael Roberts FPFSApr 1, 20191 minCheck your tax code onlineHMRC have further expanded their online services recently in their "making tax digital" campaign. It is about this time of year that, if...
Michael Roberts FPFSApr 1, 20191 minPossible changes ahead for contractorsIR35 rules are designed to assess whether an individual working through their own Personal Service Company should actually be treated as...