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Let’s get fiscal! Training at Queen Elizabeth Country Park!
The training walk at Queen Elizabeth Country Park! Sponsor us by visiting: https://www.action.org.uk/sponsor/LewisBrownlee Last Sunday the team were out walking 15 miles in...
Lewis Brownlee raised awareness for World Down Syndrome Day
Lewis Brownlee raised awareness for World Down Syndrome Day on Monday 21st March by the staff wearing lots of socks! There was also a cake sale to raise funds for Chichester...
National Insurance Employment Allowance
The National Insurance Employment Allowance is a valuable relief that allows eligible businesses to reduce their Employer’s National Insurance Contributions (NICs). From 6...
Xero Add-ons – March
This month’s Xero Add Ons! Software that integrates with Xero to make managing you company easier and more efficient – we are looking at Tripcatcher… Tripcatcher – The...
Income disregards for tax credits
From 6 April 2016, the threshold for income disregards for tax credits has been reduced from £5,000 to £2,500. This means that if your income increases within the tax year,...
Reduction in annual pension allowance
From 6 April 2016 there is a phased reduction in the annual allowance that can be contributed to a pension scheme. The excess becomes an unrelieved pension contribution. Two...
Starter checklist for new employees
When a new employee does not have a P45, HMRC advises that they should complete a starter checklist for new employees. This ensures they are placed on the correct tax code...
Let’s get fiscal! The training has begun!
The Let’s Get Fiscal fundraising challenge is well underway, and our team has already started training hard—despite the muddy conditions! We are taking on the challenge to...
Class 3A NIC
Men born before 6 April 1951 and women born before 6 April 1953 who reach pension age before 6 April 2016 can top up their state pension by paying these contributions. This...
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