Cash flow resilience and access to funding

Running a small business often feels like walking a financial tightrope. Cash can be flowing in nicely one month, only to dry up the next. With interest rates higher than they were for years and lenders tightening their checks, access to money has become a bigger...

Fixing problems with running payroll

Employers must report pay and deductions correctly to HMRC, but errors can usually be fixed in your next FPS. Employers need to use payroll software or other payroll services to record employees pay, deductions and national insurance contributions on or before each...

What if your pension contributions are excessive?

You can claim tax relief on pension contributions up to 100% of earnings, but exceeding the annual allowance may trigger charges. Tax relief is paid on pension contributions at the highest rate of income tax paid. The first 20% of tax relief is usually automatically...