Pensions allowance cuts loom
On 6 April 2014, the annual and lifetime allowances for pension contributions will be reduced. It’s likely to affect a greater number of individuals than… Read More »Pensions allowance cuts loom
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Pay As You Earn update
Real Time Information (RTI) Between April and October 2013, almost all employers must make the switch to submitting their PAYE returns using Real Time Information… Read More »Pay As You Earn update
Don’t waste your tax-efficient savings
The 2012/13 tax year ends on 5 April. There isn’t much time left to ensure that you’ve taken full advantage of this year’s savings and… Read More »Don’t waste your tax-efficient savings
Pensions Update
Auto-enrolment for workplace pensions begins The auto-enrolment scheme for workplace pensions began in October 2012. Between then and February 2018 all employers, regardless of size,… Read More »Pensions Update
Single-tier state pension – what is the Government proposing?
The Government has released further detail on plans to replace the £107.45 a week basic pension, and various top-ups worth up to £142.70, with a… Read More »Single-tier state pension – what is the Government proposing?
Successful Retirement Planning
Many people spend time thinking about what retirement might look like financially, and this is particularly important now, especially given the uncertain state of the… Read More »Successful Retirement Planning
End of the Default Retirement Age – what now for older workers?
Last month marked the official end of the Default Retirement Age (DRA). The DRA has gradually been phased out from the start of April last… Read More »End of the Default Retirement Age – what now for older workers?
The big pensions shake-up – is it time for a review?
Planning for retirement is always important, but with big changes happening this month regarding pensions in the UK, and more possibly afoot in the future,… Read More »The big pensions shake-up – is it time for a review?
Auto-enrolment and employee earning thresholds
Starting from October this year, and depending on the size of your business, employers will have to automatically enrol all eligible workers into a qualifying… Read More »Auto-enrolment and employee earning thresholds
Employers’ guide to 2012 pensions reform
This year will see the introduction of radical pensions reform as the Government attempts to bridge the gap between pension savings and years in retirement… Read More »Employers’ guide to 2012 pensions reform