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By Brian Rudkin

20th November 2024

Could salary sacrifice be the answer to increased staff costs for employers?

One area that was not covered in the Budget was salary sacrifice. This remains a viable solution to employers in shaping the remuneration packages for staff in a way that helps to minimise National Insurance costs for the business, and in many cases, reduces the tax and/or National Insurance deductions suffered by employees on their pay and benefits.

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By Karen Thomson

30th October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Payroll taxes

The recent budget announcement brought several significant updates to payroll and tax regulations, most notably to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions and the National Minimum Wage – both of which will have a significant impact on employers’ wage bills.

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By Brian Rudkin

30th October 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Employment tax changes and compliance

The main headline on employee taxation that was slipped into the official Budget documentation after the Chancellor’s speech, is the announcement that employer-provided Double-Cab Pickup Vehicles (DCPUs) over one tonne will no longer be taxed as company vans from 6 April 2025.

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By Karen Thomson

17th October 2024

Employment Rights Bill 2024: what could this mean for businesses?

The Government has published proposed new measures in the Employment Rights Bill 2024 with suggested reforms to zero-hours contracts, sick pay, leave entitlements and workers’ rights.

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By Karen Thomson

25th September 2024

6 reasons to outsource your payroll

Outsourcing your payroll can bring many benefits to your business. Not only will it free up in-house staff to focus on core business activities and strategic tasks, but it can provide added peace of mind that the process is streamlined and compliant with ever-changing payroll legislation.

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Employment Rights Bill Speculative Changes

By Karen Thomson

3rd September 2024

How the Employment Rights Bill’s proposed changes could impact your business

Since Labour's rise to power, there's been a whirlwind of press coverage about their proposed changes to employment legislation and the ‘plan to make work pay.’ The Government said it planned to introduced the Employment Rights Bill within the first 100 days of the new parliament and as a small or family-owned business, it's crucial to understand the potential impact of these changes.

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By Brian Rudkin

15th August 2024

HMRC focus on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors’ compliance

HMRC has said it will be writing to thousands of construction businesses to check compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). What action should you take if you receive a letter? 

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By Armstrong Watson

18th July 2024

Armstrong Watson becomes first UK accounting firm to join Institute of Customer Service

Armstrong Watson is is aiming to be recognised as  “the best financial advisory firm to deal with, delivering the best client experience in the UK" and has become the first accounting firm to join The Institute of Customer Service

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By Brian Rudkin

2nd July 2024

4 tax saving tips for employees

It can be easy to overlook tax opportunities that can save you money, but here are four little-known tax rules/reliefs that you may be able to take advantage of.

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By Stewart Crockett

28th May 2024

Family Business Report 2024: Could salary sacrifice help your recruitment challenges?

Armstrong Watson's latest survey found more than a third of businesses find it ‘very difficult to recruit’. Offering salary sacrifice opportunities is one of several ways many businesses can incentivise their current and prospective workforce.

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