Retail optimism rises, but is it too soon to celebrate?

Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal As an avowed shopaholic, I noted that retailer’s optimism about their profits and growth for the year ahead has reached a near-decade high, amid sustained business confidence since the Autumn budget. Data released by the Lloyds Business Barometer showed highest figures since August 2015 and ONS data showing retail […]

Payroll for the tax year 2025-26

The new tax year kicks off on 6th April 2025, bringing significant payroll changes that every employer needs to know about. From notable hikes in Employer National Insurance Contributions and expanded Employment Allowance eligibility, to new statutory payments supporting parents, staying informed is essential to ensuring compliance and maximising the benefits for your business and […]

Spring Statement 2025: Gravita’s review

Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb After the Chancellor’s announcement that she would not be making any sweeping tax changes in her Spring Statement this year, it should not have come as a surprise that she really did not.   The Spring Statement was definitely not a “Budget” as we have come to expect. It […]

Hub: The UK Budget

Welcome to Gravita’s Budget hub; your go-to resource for clear, insightful information on the latest developments from the Chancellor’s statements. Here, you’ll find expert analysis, practical guidance, and easy-to-follow summaries of the Spring Statement, Autumn Budget, and important changes affecting your finances, business, and sector. Stay informed, plan ahead, and explore what these announcements mean […]

Making tax digital for income tax: HMRC to contact taxpayers from April 2025

Written by Director of Transformation, Russell Frayne If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning more than £50,000, you can expect to hear from HMRC about Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2025. Letters are being sent out to raise awareness and help taxpayers prepare ahead of the start date in April 2026. If you […]

Spring Statement 2025: What to expect and what we’d like to see

Written by Tax Partner, Ian Timms Following on from the eventful Budget in the Autumn, Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement on 26th March 2025. The Autumn Budget introduced £40 billion in tax increases, so we are all hoping for less of a ‘splash’ this time and given the governments comments that there will […]

What to do if you’ve received a letter about ATED

03/03/2025 Written by Tax Partner, Nikhil Oza If you’ve received a letter from HMRC about the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), you might be wondering what it means and what action you need to take. ATED applies to companies, partnerships with corporate members, and certain collective investment schemes that own UK residential property worth […]

New HMRC fuel rates: what they mean for your business

Written by Tax Partner, Dion Laycock HMRC has released the latest advisory fuel rates, effective from 1st March 2025. While changes are minimal this time around, it’s important to understand what they mean for your business if you reimburse employees for business travel in company cars (in cases where you do not pay for their […]