Owner-Manager Tax Planning

Client Profile

Owner-Manager (OM):

Startup phase, married with 2 kids under 5 years old.

Business:

Tech startup specialising in innovative software solutions.

Financial Situation:

High debt from funding the startup, sole income provider, facing increased cost of living, and high cashflow stress.
Client success story

Challenges

Objective:

Maximise take-home earnings without complicating the tax plan.

Concerns:

Impact on pension savings and maintaining the same net cost to the company.

Pain Points:

Traditional tax planning is expensive and time-consuming, requiring multiple offline calculations and meetings.

Solutions

  • Tailored Tax Plan:
    Balanced salary and dividends while preserving the net cost to the company the same and pension contributions equivalent to or greater than a salary-only employee.
    • Annual Net Income Increase: 6% (£4250), from £73,997 to £78,247.
    • Annual Pension Savings Increase: 52%, from £3082 to £4675.
  • Enhanced Plan:
    Applied OM + Spouse Booster.
    • Annual Net Income Increase: 27% £19,692, from £73,997 to £93,689.
    • Lump Sum: £41,921 refund from HMRC for overpaid PAYE and NI taxes
  • Unique Tax Tool:
    Our OM Tax Tool eliminates the need for multiple offline calculations and meetings by providing real-time, complex calculations using inputs from Gross Income, Net Income, or Net Cost To Company.

Implementation

Real-time Tax Plan:

Finalised using our OM Tax Tool in one consultation.

Amend Articles:

Specific class of shares and criteria for the spouse to mitigate disguised remuneration by HMRC and plan for business exit.

Payroll Roll-back:

Implemented the tax plan from the beginning of the tax year.

Add Spouse to Payroll.

Set-up Pension Contribution:

Employer-only for consistent monthly savings.

Control and Monitor:

Integrated tax plan within the accounting and bookkeeping system.

Results

Cost-Effective:

More cost-effective implementation using our OM Tax Tool.

Streamlined Processes:

Improved payroll, bookkeeping, and accounting controls.

Increased Net Income:

Dramatic increase in net income and pension savings while maintaining the same net cost to the company.

Tax Efficiency:

Improved by 101% (£21,284, from £21,122 to a negative £162) – Total taxes employee, employer less corporation tax.

Client Testimonial

The tailored tax plan provided by Grieve & Lombard has significantly improved our financial situation. We are now able to manage our debts better and focus on growing our business with less stress.”

Future Outlook

With the financial stability achieved through our tailored tax plan, the client plans to reinvest in their business, explore new market opportunities, and continue building a robust financial foundation for their family.

Key Metrics Summary

Annual Net Income Increase:
£19,692 27%
Annual Net Income Increase: £19,692
27%
Annual Pension Savings Increase:
52%

Lump Sum Refund:

£41,921

Tax Efficiency Ratios Net Income:

from £1.29 to £1.00 (for every £1 of net income the net taxes £0.00 on the OM + Spouse Booster)

Problem-Solution-Result Summary

Problem:

High debt, increased cost of living, and cashflow stress.

Solution:

Tailored tax plan balancing salary and dividends, including spouse in the plan.

Result:

Increased personal net income, improved pension savings, and a lump sum refund.

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