National Insurance contributions
Business Advice
Blue Spire

National Insurance Contributions in 2023/24

The requirement to make National Insurance contributions applies to UK Employers, Employees (including Company Directors) and Self-employed individuals. Making sure you understand the different types of National Insurance contributions is vital when running your business. What are National Insurance Contributions? National insurance contributions (NICs) are essentially a tax on earned income that individuals and Employers

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Independent business
Hot Topics
Bridget

Proudly Independent, Proudly Chichester

Blue Spire are absolutely delighted to be the principal sponsor for Chichester BID’s Proudly Independent, Proudly Chichester campaign. Photo Credit: Maxwell Media This initiative aims to celebrate and support Chichester’s independent business owners and will run throughout the month of July alongside Independent Retailers Month. As an independent business ourselves, with an office right in

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submitting a tax return
Tax Matters
Blue Spire

6 Reasons to submit your tax return early

HMRC recently revealed that the number of self-assessment taxpayers filing their tax returns on the first day of the tax year has more than doubled since 2018, with more than 77,500 customers submitting their tax returns for the 2022/23 tax year on 6 April 2023. The deadline to file tax returns for the 2022/23 tax year is

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homeworking self-employed
Tax Matters
Blue Spire

Home working for the Self-Employed

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the working world has changed in many ways, from how we work to where we work. Most businesses now offer a more flexible approach with regards to working from home, or what is known as hybrid working – with employees splitting time between home and being on-site. But what about the

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Inheritance Tax
Hot Topics
Blue Spire

Gifting money and Inheritance Tax

Getting on the property ladder has become increasingly harder for young people in the UK, and contributions from parents and other family members have become much more common to help first-time buyers with a house purchase. The “Bank of Mum and Dad” as it is often referred to, is gifting money to help young people

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Charity annual return 2023
Charities/Not-for-Profit
Jon

Understanding changes to the Charity Annual Return for 2023

The Charity Commission for England and Wales have published their guide for Charity Annual Returns being prepared for years ending in 2023, and there are a few changes which we summarise below. You may be aware that the Charity Commission launched a consultation during 2022 on changing the questions in the Charity Annual Return.  Following

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Tax Rates 2023-24
Tax Matters
Blue Spire

2023/24 Tax Rates

Below is a link to our 2023/24 tax rates card, which summarises many of the rates and allowances fundamental to our business and personal lives. Our tax card contains information on income tax rates. It also includes information on property and inheritance taxes as well as business, employment and capital gains taxes. You can view

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Employment Law
Hot Topics
Bridget

Employment Law Seminar

Blue Spire are delighted to be hosting an Employment Law Seminar, presented by Kate Haskins and Caroline Daniel of Kin People Consulting Ltd. This workshop will provide you with an overview of the essential legal duties and responsibilities of employers, the many circumstances where situations may have costly and time-consuming results and how to avoid

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2023 spring budget
Budget
Blue Spire

Our 2023 Spring Budget Report

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his 2023 Spring Budget speech yesterday, outlining a range of financial measures. Mr Hunt outlined a £27 billion transformation of capital allowances; a £500 million package for research and development (R&D)-intensive businesses; and reforms to childcare. The Chancellor also announced the abolition of the pensions lifetime allowance and increased the pensions

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Spring Budget 2023
Budget
Blue Spire

2023 Spring Budget summary of key points

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today unveiled the contents of his Spring Budget Statement in the House of Commons. Our full detailed version will be posted on our website shortly but here is a summary of the key measures that were announced. Employment Taxation Energy Businesses Keep an eye on our website for a full and

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South Coast Home Care
Client Feature
Bridget

South Coast Home Care

For our next Client Feature, we spoke to Sophie Reed, founder and owner of South Coast Home Care, who are an award-winning independent care provider based in Chichester, providing high-quality care and companionship which ranges from hourly care to full-time, live-in care.  Sophie is extremely passionate about delivering high-quality care at exceptional standards, and is

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