We all want to keep more of our hard-earned money. For business owners, it can be a difficult balancing act to find the most tax-efficient way to get paid from the company’s profits.
Dividends V Salary: Making profits pay for your salary


We all want to keep more of our hard-earned money. For business owners, it can be a difficult balancing act to find the most tax-efficient way to get paid from the company’s profits.

Knowing which taxes your business is liable for can feel a bit overwhelming, which can result in you not recognising opportunities to save on tax. Read more

The hard-pressed hospitality industry is facing some difficult choices after the temporary cut in VAT to 12.5 per cent reverted to the full 20 per cent. It will result in double-digit price increases for consumers as operators struggle to survive, leading industry body UKHospitality says.

Deciding to start your own business can feel like a leap of faith but being prepared for the steps you will need to take can ameliorate this lack of confidence. Read more

Raising revenue is often one of the key objectives for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), however it can be a difficult process to navigate. Read more

One of the key things that small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) need to get right is payroll. Read more

Following Brexit, the UK removed tax-free shopping for tourists which is now having an impact on Britain’s prospects as an international shopping destination, new research reveals. Read more

Nearly one million taxpayers have been fined after failing to submit their tax return on or before the 28 February Self Assessment deadline, it has been revealed.

The UK Government is set to assess whether to introduce an Online Sales Tax (OST) as a solution to the tax imbalance in the retail sector. Read more

Households must set up a direct debt with their local council before they can receive the 2022 council tax rebate, it has been confirmed.