Category: Articles
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International social security rules: where does the UK stand following the new EU framework agreement?
New EU social security legislation applies from 1 July, but the UK hasn’t signed up. What does this mean for UK companies after COVID?
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ESG and tax: what you need to know
Discover how to comply with tax disclosure requirements and qualify for environmental tax incentives that promote ESG.
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UK tax liability for offshore sports stars and entertainers
Sport stars and performers are under intense pressure to justify their performance fee or win competition prize money to avoid getting on the wrong side of the HMRC. Phil Clayton explains.
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Pension tax changes: how to take advantage
This year’s Spring Budget brought in a raft of changes to pension tax in favour of the taxpayer. We break down what you need to know.
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Inheritance Tax: for or against?
The Conservative Party are weighing up the option to do away with Inheritance Tax (IHT) before the next general election. But PKF Littlejohn’s Andrew McCready considers alternative strategies.
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Salary sacrifice: what benefits offer the best savings and what are the common pitfalls?
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
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
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
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?
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?
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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Options in effectively obtaining a share of your company’s growth
Phil Clayton sets out the pros and cons of the different share option schemes and highlights some potential tax pitfalls.




