The Tipping Act: what employers need to know before the upcoming changes
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, often referred to as the Tipping Act, states that all tips should be passed on to workers without deductions. The Act was originally set to come into force on 1 July 2024 but has now been pushed back to 1 October 2024. The Clayton & Brewill team explains […]
Travel expenses for flexible and hybrid workers
Travel costs make up a large part of necessary expenditure for many businesses and with the continued popularity of hybrid and flexible working it is important that allowable travel expenses reflect this. HMRC has recently updated its guidance on ordinary commuting and private travel, adding a new section to clarify the rules on claiming tax […]
Why is tax investigation protection so important?
The number of tax investigations being undertaken by HMRC is significantly increasing year on year. These investigations are becoming incredibly detailed, with HMRC even using social media to help with identifying tax discrepancies. In this blog, the team at Clayton & Brewill explains why tax investigations protection is so important for businesses. What is a […]
Changes to holiday pay and entitlement: irregular hours and part-year workers
Almost everyone classed as a ‘worker’ — a definition going wider than just employees — is legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday each year. This includes workers with irregular hours and part-year workers. From April 2024, new rules will change how holiday pay is calculated for workers, including an accrual method based on hours […]
July 2024 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill
Clayton & Brewill’s July 2024 newsletter is now available to view online. Summer holiday season is well and truly upon us, and it’s nice to see a return of the sunshine this week. We hope those of you going away enjoy a relaxing break. In our latest newsletter, we look at a number of key […]
What do the results of the 2024 General Election mean for businesses?
In the early hours of 5 July 2024, it was announced that the Labour Party had won the majority in the 2024 General Election. Entering Downing Street as Labour’s first prime minister in 14 years, Sir Kier Starmer has declared that “change begins now.“ But what does this win mean for businesses? In this article, […]
P11D form deadlines and upcoming changes for 2026
With the 6 July P11D form deadline fast approaching, it is important to know not only what needs to be reported and any upcoming changes, but also the potential penalties for missing this deadline. Clayton & Brewill shares a look at everything you need to know about the P11D deadline in the blog below. What […]
Capital Gains Tax: recent rule changes
The Spring Budget 2024 introduced a reduction in the top rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on disposals of residential property, dropping it from 28% to 24%. Additionally, the annual exemption amount has been significantly reduced, which will bring more individuals and trusts within the scope of CGT for the first time. The continued, significant […]
May 2024 newsletter: the latest updates from Clayton & Brewill
Clayton & Brewill’s May 2024 newsletter is now available to view online. After a very busy few months at Clayton & Brewill, and we’re pleased to be finally seeing a bit of sunshine now that the Summer is on its way. In our latest newsletter, we look at a number of key talking points in […]
A guide to tax and business motoring
Few business decisions impact your tax bill more than motoring decisions — whether you’re self-employed, a partner, company director or other employee. And with tax rules changing year on year, keeping up to date matters. From the government’s about-turn on double cab pickups, to the latest benefit in kind rates for electric cars, we cover […]