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Work Abroad? Changes to Voluntary National Insurance Contributions are coming in April 2026
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Whittaker & Co Listed on the UK Government’s Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) Register
We’re happy to share that Whittaker & Co. is now officially listed on the UK Government’s List of Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs). This is the official register of organisations authorised by Companies House to verify identities and file company...
Work Abroad? Changes to Voluntary National Insurance Contributions are coming in April 2026
Do you work overseas? Are you aware of the upcoming changes to voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions? Here’s a clear breakdown of what's changing and how to plan. From April 2026 (tax year 2026–27 onwards): Class 2 voluntary contributions for time abroad...
Autumn Budget 2025: Key Changes for Self-Employed and Business Owners
The Chancellor has announced the Autumn Budget 2025, outlining steps for long-term stability. Several of these changes will directly affect how individuals and businesses plan their taxes and finances. Income Tax and National Insurance Personal tax thresholds...
How to Maximise Tax Relief When Buying a Car for Your Business
We’ve already covered how company cars and vans affect personal tax through benefits-in-kind. In this article, we will focus on how your business can use capital allowances on vehicles to cut taxable profits. Buying a car through your company is more than just...
New Child Benefit Rules Now in Effect
Effective 21 October 2025, HMRC’s changes to Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) are now in place. These updates aim to simplify how higher earners manage the tax charge on Child Benefit, a welcome change for many families, especially those...