Employers
A Comprehensive Guide to P60s: Understanding Your End-of-Year Certificate
Understanding P60s At Mercian Accountants, we understand that navigating the complexities of financial documents can be daunting. That’s why we’re here to help. As part of our commitment to providing clear, accessible accounting guidance, we’re pleased to present our comprehensive guide to understanding P60s. This article will delve into the essentials of the P60, an…
Read MoreClient and Supplier Entertainment – Is It Tax Deductible?
Entertaining clients and suppliers is an important part of many companies’ marketing budgets, in order to maintain and grow business relationships. However, the tax rules on business entertainment are frequently misunderstood. In most cases, these expenses, along with business gifts, are not tax deductible, so you must add them back to Corporation Tax computations –…
Read MoreStaff Entertainment – Tax Exempt or Benefit-in-Kind?
Do you provide occasional entertainment to your employees? There’s a common misconception that staff entertainment is automatically exempt from tax – and with a lack of clear guidance from HMRC, many businesses are under-reporting it for benefit-in-kind (BiK) purposes. In this article, we’ll help you understand when entertainment is and isn’t taxable, so you can…
Read MorePool Cars – Benefits and Tax Traps
Are you a business considering the use of pool cars for your employees? Pool cars can provide numerous benefits, such as cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved flexibility. However, it’s essential to understand the tax implications associated with pool cars to ensure compliance and make informed financial decisions. In this post, we’ll explore the key…
Read MoreEmploying Your Children in Your Business
Including your children in your business and finances can be a rewarding experience, offering them valuable work experience and instilling a strong work ethic while providing tax benefits for the business. However, employing your children involves understanding and adhering to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements. This article will help you navigate the complexities of employing…
Read MoreWhat are PAYE Tax Codes?
PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax codes are used by employers and pension providers in the UK to calculate the amount of income tax to be deducted from an employee’s or pensioner’s pay or pension. The tax code is issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and is usually composed of numbers and letters. It…
Read MorePedal Your Way to Tax Savings: The Cycle to Work Scheme for Limited Companies
The ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme is an annual tax exemption allowing businesses to loan employees bicycles and cycle safety equipment as a tax-free benefit. The scheme has positively impacted workplace health and motivation and encouraged people to engage in physical activity. But is this scheme suitable for limited companies? Directors The ‘Cycle to Work’ tax…
Read MoreChanges to Termination Payment Taxation for Employers
Mercian Accountants wants to remind UK employers of several changes to the tax treatment of termination payments. Over the past five years, the rules for income tax and National Insurance contributions (NIC) have been aligned, foreign service relief on termination payments to UK resident individuals has been removed, and clarification has been made that the…
Read MoreMastering the Art of Tax Efficiency: Director’s Salary and Dividend Strategies for 2023/24
Stay Ahead with Tax-Efficient Strategies With no further changes announced in the 2023 Spring Budget, it’s time to explore the most tax-efficient director’s salary and dividend strategies for 2023/24. This guide will provide an overview of the key tax rates and allowances and offer insights on maximising your post-tax income. 2023/24 Tax Landscape: Rates and…
Read MoreDigital Submission of P11Ds Mandatory from 6 April 2023
In a significant move towards modernising the UK tax administration system, the HMRC’s February 2023 Employer Bulletin announced that the submission of P11Ds and P11D(b)s would be mandatory through digital channels from 6 April 2023. As a result, paper submissions will no longer be accepted. This transition reflects the government’s aim to establish a fully…
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