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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget: Key Takeaways for Young Professionals and Business Owners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves recently unveiled her first budget, packed with a series of measures aimed at raising over £40 billion to bolster public services and support investment. While the spotlight is on business-related tax increases, these measures will indirectly impact young professionals, limited companies, and SMEs. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and how they might affect you.

Understanding National Insurance Changes from the Autumn Budget
In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent Autumn Budget, significant changes to National Insurance were announced, poised to have a considerable impact on employers and the broader economic landscape.

Your Guide to the Autumn Budget 2024
Here are some of the main announcements from the UK Autumn Budget.

The Autumn Budget 2024: What You Need to Know and How It Could Affect You
As the UK gears up for the Autumn Budget, scheduled for Wednesday, 30th October 2024, the financial world is buzzing with speculation about the potential changes and how they might impact individuals and businesses alike.

Everything You Need to Know About Claiming Pension Tax Relief
As tax season rolls around, it’s essential to ensure your finances are in order to avoid unnecessary stress and take advantage of every opportunity to save. Our expert tax team at Exchange Accountants has put together their top tips to help you streamline your tax return and maximise your savings.

Top Tips from Our Tax Team
As tax season rolls around, it’s essential to ensure your finances are in order to avoid unnecessary stress and take advantage of every opportunity to save. Our expert tax team at Exchange Accountants has put together their top tips to help you streamline your tax return and maximise your savings.

Harnessing the Power of Digital Accounting for Business Growth
Digital accounting, the modern approach to managing finances, can be a game-changer for businesses aiming to grow.

Strategies for Success: How Exchange Accountants Can Help Your Business Thrive
In the competitive landscape of today’s business world, having a robust financial strategy is paramount. At Exchange Accountants, we are committed to helping your business not just survive, but thrive. Read some of our key strategies we implement to ensure your business reaches its full potential.

Business Expenses: What You Can and Can’t Claim
Understanding what business expenses you can claim is crucial for managing your finances and ensuring you remain compliant with HMRC regulations. Knowing the rules can help maximize your tax deductions, potentially saving your business a significant amount of money each year. Here’s a guide to what you can and can’t claim as business expenses in the UK.

Understanding Allowances and Tax Rates
Navigating the UK tax system can often feel like a daunting task, but understanding the basics of allowances and tax rates can significantly ease the process. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand how allowances and tax rates work in the UK, ensuring you’re well-informed and able to manage your finances more effectively.

Streamlining National Insurance Contributions: The Government’s New Online Tool
The deadline for making voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) has been extended by HMRC to April 5, 2025. This extension provides taxpayers with additional time to fill gaps in their National Insurance records from April 2006, potentially boosting their State Pension entitlements. Importantly, the cost of these voluntary contributions will remain at 2022/2023 rates until this new deadline.

HMRC Extends Deadline for Voluntary National Insurance Contributions
The deadline for making voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) has been extended by HMRC to April 5, 2025. This extension provides taxpayers with additional time to fill gaps in their National Insurance records from April 2006, potentially boosting their State Pension entitlements. Importantly, the cost of these voluntary contributions will remain at 2022/2023 rates until this new deadline.

Navigating Inheritance Tax: 10 Expert Tips to Minimise Your Liability
Inheritance tax is a levy imposed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the value of an individual’s estate at the time of their death, including all assets such as property, possessions, and money.

Exploring Trusts: A Guide to Putting Assets into a Trust
In today’s complex financial landscape, individuals and families are increasingly turning to trusts as a means of safeguarding assets and managing their wealth. Trusts offer a range of benefits, including asset protection, tax efficiency, and control over inheritance.

Exchange Lends A Helping Hand To Start-Ups
Lisburn-based digital accountancy specialist Exchange Accountants has launched a ‘Start-Up Business Package’ (SBP) to provide a much needed ‘helping hand’ to local entrepreneurs on their road to starting up a new business.