Understanding the National Minimum Wage & amp; National Living Wage
Understanding the National Minimum Wage & amp; National Living Wage Today, many people are talking about fair pay and workers’ rights. Let’s Dive in Together! Join the conversation about fair pay and workers’ rights with Taxaccolega! We’re here to simplify the complex world of wages to make sure you understand everything you need to know about these crucial topics, focusing on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW). The Basics: National Minimum Wage (NMW) The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 creates a minimum wage across the United Kingdom. It serves as the minimum hourly rate that employers are legally required to pay their workers. It applies to most employees in the UK, with rates varying based on factors such as age and apprentice status ( apprentice is a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages). The Enhanced Standard: National Living Wage (NLW) The National Living Wage, effective since April 2016, guarantees a higher minimum wage for workers aged 23 and over. It aligns with the rising cost of living, supporting older workers’ financial needs. Key Advantages of NMW and NLW Consequences of Violating Minimum Wage and Living Wage Standards Great News for London Residents! Living in London comes with higher expenses compared to other parts of the UK. But here’s some good news for Londoners: The Living Wage rate in London is £13.15 per hour as per Mayor of London official website. This rate is set to help ensure that people working in London can afford the higher costs associated with living in the city. It’s a step towards ensuring fair compensation for all workers, reflecting the unique challenges of living and working in the vibrant capital. Our Promise to Follow the Rules As a best accountancy firm in London (Croydon), we know how crucial it is for businesses to follow the rules set by NMW and NLW. We help businesses make sure they’re doing everything right and meeting their legal duties when it comes to wage standards. Wrapping Up At Taxaccolega, we provide expert guidance on National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) compliance. Our chartered accountants in London ensure businesses understand and implement these regulations, fostering fairness in the workplace. Together, let’s build a brighter future founded on principles of fairness, equality, and economic prosperity. To get more information, please contact Taxaccolega Chartered Accountants in Croydon on 0208 127 0728 or email us on [email protected]
What do landlords need to do for MTD for income tax?
What do landlords need to do for MTD for income tax? The landlords whose income from the properties for example if their rental income exceeds £10 000 per year, they are required to switch to MTD for their income tax reporting. From April 2024 it will be mandatory for all the individuals who are currently using self assessment. If the landlord owns some other business as well If the landlord runs some other business as well for example he is a sole trader as a sole he will have to switch to MTD .In order to determine if he is required to switch to MTD he will have to add income from the property (rental income) or all the properties and income from the other business, if the total exceeds £10 000 they will have to switch to MTD. By switching to MTD it means that they will have to register for MTD for income tax for accounting relating to your property. If the landlord is a permanent employee If the landlord is the permanent employee and he pays his income tax and National Insurance through PAYE and also owns rental property then he won’t be combining the two incomes. If the annual income from the rental property is less than £10 000 he will continue to pay his income taxes through Self assessment. However, if the total income from all the rental property is more than £ 10, 000 then he will have to register for MTD and digitize all the accounting related to the property. If you have inherited a property You are considered a landlord for tax purposes If you have inherited a property and you receive a rental income from it. You must declare it to HMRC if it exceeds £1000 per annum and you will have to register for MTD income tax if it exceeds £10 000. You won’t have to add the income from other sources such as permanent jobs to determine if you should register for MTD. If you are a buy to let landlord and you own a share of the property If you own part of the property then you will consider the income from your share of the rent. If the rental income from your share of the property exceeds £10 000 then you will register for MTD and pay taxes through it. If you receive income from the property business which is incorporated The MTD does not apply to the incorporate business and they will continue to pay taxes By registering for MTD you might have to bear some costs such as buying the software, inhouse training, and increased accountant fees. Although there is not much change in the reporting to HMRC however through MTD you might have to report to HMRC more frequently. This means you might be reporting to HMRC quarterly instead of annually as you did in the self assessment. If you need more information on MTD contact Taxaccolega,020 8127 0728 accountants in Croydon and our team of landlord accountants, self assessment accountants, will be there to help you.
I have inherited a property. Should I pay Capital Gains Tax on it?
I have inherited a property. Should I pay Capital Gains Tax on it? What is capital gains tax? Capital gains tax is the tax which you pay when you sell a property which has increased in value from the time you bought it and you have made a gain. You don’t have to pay capital gains tax when you inherit a property, however you will have to pay capital gains tax when you dispose of the inherited property and you have made a gain on it. Will it be your Principal Residence? If you have decided to live in the property that means it’s considered your main home at the time of selling it and you can avoid paying Capital Gains Tax on its sale as you can qualify for Private Residential Relief. What is considered your main home? Will you Rent it? If you have inherited a property another option that you will have is to rent it out. If you sell the inherited property which you had been renting then you will pay capital gains tax on it. How will you calculate the capital gains tax? First you will have to calculate the gain. Incase of the inherited property you calculate the gain by deducting the selling price from the market value You have an annual CGT allowance of £12 300. If the gain falls within this amount you won’t be paying any capital gains. If it falls above it and you are a basic tax rate payer you will pay 18%on the residential property and 28% on any amount above the basic rate. Any Capital Gains will be added to The couples can combine their CGT allowance so they can make a gain of £24 600 without paying any taxes. When you inherit a property you can also decide whether you want to keep it in your name, transfer it to your children or you want to register it in the company’s name. If the property is registered in the company’s name you will have to pay corporation taxes on the profits and any gains you make on selling the property. In many cases this reduces the overall taxes that you pay. Each of the above situations have different tax implications, you may want to talk to your accountant to know what structure will be most tax beneficial for you. There are different reliefs available . For example, if you are a business and you sell property to reinvest in the property you will be considered to be in the property business and you will qualify for a relief. You can also reduce your overall tax bill If you transfer the inherited property to your spouse.You won’t be paying any capital gains tax on such a transfer. This will also help you reduce your income tax bill incase you decide to rent that property you want to rent your inherited property you might benefit by transferring it to your spouse if they haven’t used their personal allowance. How to save money by paying the right taxes contact Taxaccolega, accountants in Croydon’ and our team of accountants will be happy to help you.
How will SEISS grant be taxed?
The government has supported the self employed throughout the pandemic with a generous grant under ‘Self employed -income Support Scheme’. The businesses which were affected during the lockdown were given this grant, the third grant given was 80% of the lost income up to a maximum of £7500, paid in a single instalment. It is expected that a fourth self-employment grant will be given following the third lockdown covering the three month period where most of the shops remained shut and the businesses were adversely affected. While the self employed are eager to welcome the fourth grant to cover their lost income they should bear in mind that the grant will be taxed. You should keep some money aside to pay for your taxes which will not be due before Jan 2021. IS SEISS GRANT TREATED AS INCOME SEISS grant is taxable income and therefore it will subject to income tax and National Insurance. You will have to include this income in full in your tax return for the tax year 2020-2021 regardless of your accounting period. This might over estimate the profits and create losses in the future period. You might want to consider changing your accounting period. It is a simple process and if you need any help our accountants in Croydon at Taxaccolega can help you with that. YOUR TAX LIABILITY Income tax and NI Your Tax liability is explained in the following example considering that you are a basic tax rate payer : HMRC calculates your average income based on what you have submitted in your previous tax returns. For example your average annual income as calculated by HMRC is £48 000 Average monthly income will be (48000/12)=£4000 Income for 3 months will be (£4000*3)=£12 000 Grant will be- 80%*12 000=£ 9600 and this will be capped £7500 Since the above income falls in the basic tax rate payer you will be paying tax at the rate of 20 % and Class 2 NI will be paid at 9%. WILL VAT BE APPLIED ON THE GRANT SEISS grant is not subject to VAT. Even if the grant income when added to the taxable incomes moves the income up to the threshold after which the business needs to be registered for the VAT and fill in and submit VAT returns. In short the SEISS grants are not VAT-able income If you have the received the grant you should be ready to pay taxes on it in Jan 2022. Its best to set the money aside now to avoid any cash flow problems. You will be paying payments on account in Jan 2022 which are the advance payments towards your tax bill. You get a penalty charge if you do not pay on time. HOW CAN WE HELP? If you are self employed and want to apply for the grant, we at Taxaccolega cannot apply on your behalf. Although we can help you apply and advise you on all the accounting issues related to the grant. If you do not qualify for the grant we help you find more options as provided by HMRC. Feel free to contact us at 020 8127 0728 and we will be happy to help you.
