Employing Your Children in Your Business

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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…

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The Child Benefit Trap: the High-Income Child Benefit Charge

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As parents, it is important to understand the potential implications of receiving Child Benefit and the impact it may have on your tax liability. With increasing inflation and wages, many may find themselves in a higher tax bracket, leading to the possibility of falling into the “Child Benefit trap.” In this article, Mercian Accountants will…

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