International Day of Mathematics – Do you need to be good at maths to be an accountant?
14 Mar 2024
A very common question you hear is, “Do you need to be good at maths to be an accountant?”
Making the most of pension contributions for tax purposes
12 Mar 2024
Are you ready for the end of the 2023/24 tax year?
Why do SMEs need an accountant?
8 Mar 2024
If you are an owner of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), it is essential to consider the benefits of having a professional accountant.
My business prioritises sustainability – Can I claim tax reliefs?
5 Mar 2024
Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance objectives (ESG) and sustainability is becoming more popular for business owners at every level.
Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
29 Feb 2024
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities.
Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements
27 Feb 2024
For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.
Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
22 Feb 2024
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
20 Feb 2024
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
15 Feb 2024
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.
Starting a business: the complete checklist
13 Feb 2024
The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs.