Federation of Small Businesses Articles

FSB Backs Review on 2019 Loan Charge

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has come out in support of a review on the ‘unfair’ application of the 2019 Loan Charge.

Earlier this month, Sir Ed Davey successfully tabled and passed an amendment calling on the government to review the retrospective contractor charge before March 31st.

Announced at Budget 2016, the Loan Charge applies to any disguised remuneration loans that are still outstanding on 5 April 2019. 

Two organisations representing the interests of small business owners and self-employed workers have urged the Chancellor to deliver a budget that backs enterprise on Wednesday.

George Osborne, they argue, has to recognise the impact that small businesses have on the economy in terms of driving growth and creating jobs.

At a time when tax and pension changes are making things difficult for business owners, it is crucial that the Budget statement sends a strong signal to small businesses.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) used its pre-budget statement to urge the Chancellor to reform business rates and simplify the tax system.