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New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu
Defra has set out new measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks. Under these new changes, there...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read


Pensioners may receive an unexpected tax demand
Tax thresholds have been frozen for some time and, when you couple that with big increases in the state pension, it means that many...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read


Should I consider claiming Child Benefit following the changes announced in the Budget?
The first stage of the changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), announced in the Spring Budget, apply from 06 April...
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Mar 21, 20242 min read


A reminder of the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax timeline
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) is being introduced by HMRC, which they say is to modernise the way small...
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Mar 19, 20241 min read


Furnished Holiday Lettings regime to be abolished
In disappointing news for holiday home owners, the Chancellor announced the abolishment of the Furnished Holiday Lettings regime in last...
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Mar 12, 20241 min read


Exam Success
A big 'well done' to two of our team members - Ffion and Millie - who have recently passed ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified...
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Mar 11, 20241 min read


Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: Companies House begins phased roll out of new powers to tackle fraud
The first measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act came into force on Monday 4 March 2024. Companies House has...
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Mar 8, 20241 min read


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Mar 7, 20240 min read


Payroll Team Changes - a retirement, a promotion and a new team member!
Our payroll team have had a few changes recently - a retirement, a promotion and a new team member, so we wanted to take this opportunity...
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Feb 27, 20241 min read


End of tax year planning for 2023/24
When did you last review your personal and/or business financial affairs? With the 05 April 2024 tax year end fast approaching, it is a...
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Feb 24, 20247 min read


Spring Budget: 6th March
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will deliver his 2024 spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March. There is a lot of speculation over whether he will...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read


U-turn on Tax Treatment of Double-cab Pick-up Trucks
HMRC recently announced that from 1 July 2024 major changes relating to the tax treatment of double-cab pick-up trucks would come into...
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Stop! Think Fraud Campaign
As part of the Stop, Think Fraud campaign, there is a section on how to protect your business, which may be of interest to our clients...
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Feb 21, 20241 min read


National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases from April
The rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will come into force from April 2024 will see some...
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Feb 20, 20241 min read


Sustainable Farming Incentive receives thousands of applications
Defra has announced that more than 10,000 farmers across England have applied for the improved Sustainable Farming Incentive since it...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read


HMRC have put the brakes on the favourable tax treatment of double-cab pickup trucks
EDIT: Please read our updated article - written after HMRC backtracked on the announcement detailed below. If you were thinking of buying...
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Feb 16, 20243 min read


Fake tax refund offers warning
HMRC has recently issued a warning to taxpayers about fake tax refund offers which could target anyone who has recently filed their tax...
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Feb 14, 20241 min read


Are you worried about tax on your savings and investments?
Interest Whilst the rise in interest rates has been really good news for savers, the additional interest could give an unexpected tax...
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 9, 20242 min read


‘One to Many’ letter - you may receive one if HMRC believe you have income from distributions or dividends to declare.
We understand that HMRC have commenced yet another ‘One to Many’ letter campaign which is being sent to taxpayers who HMRC believe have...
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 8, 20241 min read


What does my 2024/25 PAYE Tax Code Mean?
Just as the 2023/24 code was, the basic PAYE tax code is set at 1257L, which gives employees a personal allowance of £12,570 for 2024/25....
Shepherd Partnership
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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