What is MTD for IT? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been designed to increase the efficiency of the tax system. It will require self-employed businesses and landlords with qualifying income to maintain digital records and update HMRC each quarter using compatible software. It will be phased in from April 2026. For these...
Following the King’s Speech last week, PK Group have provided an overview of the government’s plans and priorities for the coming year. The Speech outlines the legislation that ministers of the new government aim to pass and while it’s delivered by the King, it’s actually drafted by the government on the day. Overview The...
PK Group are delighted to have been shortlisted for a number of awards. CEO, Patrick Kennedy, states “These fantastic accolades across all segments of our business are testament to the PK Team’s professionalism, hard work and dedication.” The awards that we have been shortlisted for are: Employee Benefits – Best Group Health Insurance Advice...
As you are aware, Labour have been victorious in winning the General Election 2024. We have prepared an overview which highlights what the main parties are saying about tax. Both the Conservative and Labour parties have pledged not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT, although the Labour party have pledged to introduce...
As you navigate the path to entrepreneurship, it’s crucial to lay a solid foundation that sets your venture up for success and sustainable growth. Here are five important steps to consider as you establish and grow your new business: Get in touch via welcome@pkgroup.co.uk or on +44 (0)20 8334 9953. Alternatively, visit our Managing...
The recent Post Office Horizon scandal, given further exposure by the related TV drama, provides a cautionary tale about the perils of overlooking the human impact of technology decisions. The Post Office’s Horizon accounting system erroneously implicated postmasters in financial irregularities and led to severe consequences, including loss of reputation and even imprisonment, for...
With the end of the tax year approaching, it is a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the 5th April arrives. An obvious tax planning point would be to maximise your ISA allowances for the 2023/24 tax year (currently £20,000 each). You might also want to consider increasing your pension savings...
Welcome to the November edition of Tax news. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you wish to discuss any matters in more detail. SALARY OR DIVIDEND BEST IN 2023/24? In recent years many accountants have advised their director/shareholder clients that the most tax efficient method of extracting profit from...
Last Friday PK Group celebrated a huge milestone of 20 years! Speaking at the occasion, CEO Patrick Kennedy said: “A warm welcome to you all and thank you for joining in today’s celebrations. 20 years ago a few of us, including many present here this evening, joined forces with a common vision of providing...
With continuing inflation in the UK, many of us and our businesses have been put “off track” in the short to medium term. The Bank of England recently increased interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.25 per cent. The rise was as expected by economists in view of the latest...