When is a business expense really tax deductible?
One of the most common questions business owners ask accountants, “Can I put this through the business as an expense?”
How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026.
Millions of UK workers are overpaying tax every year
A new Freedom of Information requested from HMRC, released to the public has found that 5.6 million in the UK paid more tax than they needed to in 2023/24.
Businesses brace for the next wave of Trump tariffs
They say there is nothing new under the sun and the global economic situation seems determined to prove that right.
HMRC warns taxpayers about mid-year Capital Gains Tax changes
HMRC has issued a warning to taxpayers completing their Self Assessment tax returns that their online software cannot automatically make calculations to account for the mid-year increase in the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in 2024.
As AI advances, why is it still better to use a human accountant?
We are now in that period of time between the start of the calendar year and the beginning of the tax year.
HMRC records festive tax return frenzy
According to the latest statistics from HMRC, more than 4,600 Self Assessment taxpayers completed and filed their tax return on Christmas Day.
How is HMRC approaching the tax gap in 2026?
By now, you may have already begun trying to make your New Year’s resolutions stick, although some may have already been abandoned.
The clock is ticking down to payrolling Benefits in Kind: What employers need to know
From April 2027, all UK employers will be required to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) rather than reporting them through the traditional P11D process. While this may feel a long way off, businesses should start preparing now so that their
Cashflow crisis: Why SMEs continue to struggle
Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed that 82 per cent of SMEs have faced cash flow difficulties. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure
