Blog15th Mar 2024Short Term Business Visitors (STBV) – Are you compliant?Are you thinking about taking advantage of the expertise of those based overseas? Do you already have staff coming to the UK for short periods of time to undertake specific pieces of work or to attend meetings? Now more than…By Becki DiamantView more
Blog13th Mar 2024Financial Modelling Benefits: A Guide for Construction BusinessesIn the ever-changing and competitive landscape of the construction industry, it’s vital for companies to use every tool at their disposal to stay ahead of the curve. One such strategic tool is financial modelling, a critical element in fiscal management,…By Chris ThompsonView more
Blog11th Mar 2024New Tax Year, New Tax Code?With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct. PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog7th Mar 2024Non-Dom Tax Status Abolished But A New 4 Year Residence Scheme May Soften The BlowFor someone who has been working in tax for several years, non-domicile tax status and the UK tax breaks this provides has always been a controversial tax policy, no matter what government has been in power and no matter how…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog7th Mar 2024Spring Budget Commentary From Paula FraserIn yesterday’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of tax reforms which will significantly alter the UK’s fiscal landscape. One of the positive changes will see National Insurance contributions for employees decreasing from 10% to 8%, which will result…By Paula FraserView more
Blog5th Mar 2024Lock In Tax Relief By Topping Up Your Pension Fund Before The 5th AprilAny financial advisor will tell you it’s never too early to start paying into your pension fund, but what many don’t necessarily appreciate is the significant tax savings that can be made whilst also building a secure plan for retirement.…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog1st Mar 2024What Is Due Diligence?How do you find out what you don’t know when you are considering buying a business? While a buyer could crack on and take the chance there are no skeletons in the closet, it can be an expensive mistake to…By Lyn CalderView more
Blog15th Feb 2024Top Tips For Selling Your Business: Fail To Plan At Your PerilAs a business owner, it’s easy to focus on short term performance and the day to day. However, it’s crucial to consider the future management and ownership of the company. Now, not tomorrow or next year. Business owners generally look…By Gordon ChristieView more
Blog13th Feb 2024HMRC’s ‘One to Many’ Campaign – Targeting Undeclared DividendHMRC are now issuing letters to business owners under a ‘One to Many’ Letter campaign to target undeclared dividends payments. HMRC have been looking at company reserves and have noted that some are reducing but no dividends are being declared…By Gillian RushtonView more
Blog12th Feb 2024Six Ways You Can Prepare Your Charity For A Successful AuditHere at AAB, we support a number of charities and not-for-profit organisations with their audits. Being able to help these amazing organisations is a privilege and our teams love working alongside these businesses. However, we know that many people may…By Emily JacksonView more
Blog7th Feb 2024Is It Time To Upgrade Your Employee Benefits Programme?It’s officially a new year. 333 days of growth opportunities for your business. While you’re looking ahead to the new year and planning for 2024 it is a great time to also think about your employee benefits programme. In its…By Rhianne StewartView more
Blog2nd Feb 2024Reclaiming National Insurance Contributions on car allowances – Have the rules changed?When it comes to NIC on car allowances- we would always advise that you don’t leave money in HMRC’s pot. HMRC have not appealed the upper tribunal judgement on their case against Laing O’Rourke Services Limited and Willmot Dixon Holdings limited,…By Niamh McKennaView more