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Salary sacrifice: what benefits offer the best savings and what are the common pitfalls?
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Not all benefits can be provided using salary sacrifice and some deliver more savings than others, for both employers and employees. We explain how to get the best from the arrangement.
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Newsbite: National Insurance Contributions
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HMRC have now further extended the deadline for making voluntary National Insurance Contributions for the years April 2006 onwards.
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Rewarding your employees through a company share scheme
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Have you considered implementing a company share scheme as a way of rewarding your employees?
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Beware of social security rules for teleworkers in European countries
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Employers that have employees working from Europe need to be aware that the UK has opted not to sign up to the new EU Framework Agreement on social security for teleworkers. We explain.
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What’s the best way to incentivise your workforce with equity?
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A large number of businesses use equity as a way of incentivising and rewarding their employees. In this article we look at different mechanisms for equity incentivisation and some common pitfalls.
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Do you see eye tests as an employee benefit?
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A company eye test is increasingly being seen as part of an employee’s compensation. We take a look at how it can fit into a company’s benefits package, and when it becomes taxable.
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Brokers need a crystal ball
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It’s easier to look back on tax changes than know what’s on the horizon. But our Head of Tax, Chris Riley, makes some predictions.
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Resilience versus wind-down in 2021
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Many insurance firms have coped well with the effects of the pandemic. But, as the fallout continues, what should their focus be this year?
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Tax issues: stay on top
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What should brokers and MGAs be looking out for from the tax world? Here’s our digest.
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Dear CEO: reading between the lines
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Insurance intermediaries may have forgotten, or be unclear, about the FCA’s letter issued in the autumn. Here’s a reminder.
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Deal alert: Spinnaker Opportunities plc
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We are delighted to have supported Spinnaker Opportunities plc renamed Kanabo Group plc on their admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange following its reverse takeover (RTO) of Kanabo Research Ltd.
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Charity guide: A healthy appetite
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A risk appetite statement is an essential tool, ensuring that the charity is sustainable, but is also making an impact and delivering on its aims
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Effective internal audit in the financial services sector
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In January 2021, a new version of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Internal Audit Financial Services Code of Practice: Guidance on effective internal audit in the financial services sector (‘the Code’) was published.
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New year, new FS Code
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As we start the new year, Heads of Internal Audit may be wondering what lies ahead in 2021 for their internal audit functions.
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On demand webinar: Preparing your business for the new IR35 rules
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Watch our on demand webinar on preparing your business for the new IR35 rules – contractor vs employee.
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Deal alert: MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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We are delighted to have supported MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd on their admission to the main market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Our guide to year end tax strategies 2021
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Helping you make the most of tax-saving opportunities
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TaxTalk – January 2021
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Our experts have summarised the latest Brexit guidance, supplemented by their experience in recent weeks, in this month’s TaxTalk.