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The Enterprise Management Incentive (“EMI”) scheme is a tax-advantaged share option scheme.

The deadline for filing your annual ERS (Employment Related Securities) return is 6 July following the end of the tax year.

Whether they confuse, scare, or excite you, most people have heard about cryptocurrencies in recent years. Elon Musk has been tweeting about them, El Salvador has officially adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, and corporates are beginning to accept and hold various cryptocurrencies. As there is wider adoption, more businesses will end up acquiring these digital assets which raises the question on how to account for them.

Many of us could be caught out by Inheritance Tax (IHT). Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be mega-rich to owe HMRC a chunk of money when you die. I think most of us would prefer as much as possible to go to our loved ones, rather than HMRC.

It may feel like an alien world, full of complicated jargon and unseen digital transactions, but HMRC has been considering how cryptoassets should be taxed for years and have recently pulled together all their existing guidance into a new Manual. There isn’t any new legislation to go with it because they consider that existing rules cover this new way of trying to make money – many would disagree but how do you know what to do about your tax in the meantime?

Back in 2023, the Main rate of Corporation Tax increased from 19% to 25%. Whilst this may seem like a huge hike for business owners, many companies will actually pay less than 25%.

The company car is a valuable negotiating tool offered by employers, looking to promote or reward key employees within the business, however, the popularity of uptake has reduced in recent years - mainly due to increases in the company car tax rates, with employers looking to offer cash allowances as an alternative.

If you are considering the purchase of a new car for your business then you may want to think about the benefits of an electric or ultra-low emissions vehicle (ULEVs).