Business

When transitioning from P11D reporting to payrolling benefits in kind, there’s often an overlap that leads to double taxation. Senior Payroll Manager, Dannielle Chapman, explains why this occurs, what steps employers need to take, and how to manage the changes.

Recent updates to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax confirm penalties for missed deadlines, making it clear that landlords and self-employed individuals must continue to meet their obligations, even during periods such as maternity leave. Understanding these changes now will help you prepare effectively and stay compliant.

Getting the classification of your company vehicle wrong can lead to unexpected tax costs for both employers and employees. Liam Kedge explains how HMRC defines cars and vans for Benefit-in-Kind purposes and highlights the key areas where businesses often get caught out.

As the 2025/26 tax year-end approaches, employers need to stay on top of key payroll deadlines and reporting requirements. Senior Payroll Manager, Dannielle Chapman, has created a checklist highlighting what you need to do, when you need to do it, and how to prepare for upcoming SSP changes.

Tessa Brown explains how PAYE Settlement Agreements work, when they can be used, and the benefits and limitations employers should be aware of. Also outlining key deadlines and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements.

Our employment tax team outlines what employers and employees need to know about claiming employment expense deductions, including when costs can be reimbursed tax‑free by employers, when employees can claim tax relief directly from HMRC, and the latest changes to HMRC guidance, such as recent Budget updates, to help businesses and employees stay compliant.

Exciting news for savers – the FSCS raised its deposit protection limit from £85,000 to £120,000 on Monday, 1 December 2025. Director, James Rix, outlines the key changes, how the higher limit benefits individuals and joint accounts, and why businesses may still need to tread carefully with large cash deposits.

Dannielle and Tessa give a clear summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget announcements for employers, including updates on salary sacrifice limits, NICs, payrolling benefits, working-from-home claims, and minimum wage changes.

The Autumn Budget 2025 sets out tax increases, relief restrictions and longer-term policy changes affecting income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax, pensions, business investment and digital compliance. Partner, Sally Farrow breaks down what's changing and when.

Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses what employers need to know about the tax implications of festive expenses and the tax exemptions available.

A new government scheme lets individuals and businesses repay wrongly claimed COVID-19 support without penalty before December 2025. Partner, Lee Green, explains what’s covered, the risks of not acting, and how Larking Gowen can help with voluntary repayments or insolvency concerns.

Director, James Rix, explains what a holding company is, when and how to set one up, and the main advantages. It outlines why many businesses consider this structure to protect assets, plan for succession, and prepare for growth, sale or investment.