1.1 million customers get first energy support payments

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more than a million families will be receiving help from the first week of September.

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Penalties for businesses failing to comply with Making Tax Digital

Are you signed up to Making Tax Digital for VAT? Failure to do so will result in penalties from 1 November 2022, HRMC has confirmed.

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Grow your business with these top tips

Anyone can start a business but not everyone can grow a business into a flourishing enterprise. If you want your business to flourish, some key steps can help you on your way towards growth.

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Families missing out on financial support as children return to school

With the new school year fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is prompting families to make use of up to £2,000 a year towards their child’s wraparound care.

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Hard pressed SMEs struggling with cashflow challenges

A huge majority of small businesses are ploughing more money into their business than they are taking out for a least one month of every year.

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Tax year basis reform: How does this change affect me?

In the second blog of this series on tax year basis reforms, we will examine how these changes could affect unincorporated businesses.  

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Back to Basics on Business Mileage

Ask anyone who either uses their vehicle for business reasons, or puts fuel in a company car, and you will soon realise business mileage can be a confusing topic. It’s important to know that if you fall into either of

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HMRC set to modernise direct debit system for employer PAYE

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to offer a recurring direct debit to employers as part of their wider payment modernisation programme. At present, employers can only set up a direct debit to collect a single payment. The

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Calls for Government to tackle late payments to small businesses

A new study has revealed the cashflow struggles faced by small businesses across the UK, resulting in calls for Government action. The research, conducted by Xero Small Business Insights and Accenture, discovered that the average UK small business experienced a “cash flow crunch”

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I can’t pay my tax bill – what should I do?

With fluctuating incomes and the costs of living hitting businesses and individuals alike, people who have never previously had any issue with paying tax bills on time may have found themselves passing the 31 July payment on account deadline without

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