by VelocityAS | Jul 1, 2022 | Employment, National Insurance, Tax
The changes in National Insurance contribution (NICs) levels are coming into force at the beginning of July. It will mean that 30m people should save around £330 each, according to the Government. The amount you can earn before you start paying NICs will increase from... 
by VelocityAS | Mar 1, 2022 | Company Car, Employment, Finance, income, National Insurance, Tax, VAT
The Government is set to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) by 1.25% from April to fund the Health and Social Care Levy, and while this may be a laudable aim, it is going to hit all of us in the pocket. Costly increase when finances are being squeezed... 
by VelocityAS | Feb 1, 2022 | Accounting, CJRS, COVID-19, HMRC, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Tax
Businesses and self-assessment taxpayers are being reminded they need to include all grants paid as part of the COVID-19 support payments in their tax returns, as some may think these were non-taxable. Have you set money aside to deal with tax on support grants? HMRC... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, Finance, HMRC, National Insurance, Tax
Financially, 2021 has been a difficult year for many, and you may be struggling to pay your January tax bill in full. Any tax and National Insurance that remains unpaid for 2020/21 must be paid by 31 January 2022, along with the first payment on account for 2021/22.... 
by VelocityAS | Jan 4, 2022 | Accounting, COVID-19, Dividends, Finance, Self Assessment, Tax
Payments on account are advance payments towards your tax and, where relevant, your Class 4 National Insurance bill. You may need to make them if you are self-employed or if you are a landlord. You may also need to make them if you operate your business through a...