What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?
Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be...
Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs
Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods...
Are your employment policies ready for workplace reforms?
Employment law continues to evolve, and businesses should keep a close eye on forthcoming changes...
Could your business survive a cyberattack?
Cybercrime is no longer a problem that only affects large organisations. Increasingly, small and medium-sized...
All online harassment is unacceptable, in any context
A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat...
When to register for Corporation Tax
Companies and other organisations that are liable for Corporation Tax must ensure they register with...
Benefits of SEIS and EIS Advance Assurance
Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)...
Official rate of interest for beneficial loans
Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable...
Incorporation Relief may reduce your CGT bill
When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a limited company, a chargeable...
HMRC penalties for failing to notify a tax liability
If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC...
Tax relief on pension contributions for employees
Receiving tax relief on pension contributions into a workplace pension is a great way to...
Why successful businesses prepare before conditions improve
Economic uncertainty has affected the confidence of many small business owners. Rising costs, changing customer...
Could better digital skills transform your business?
Technology is changing the way businesses operate, and the pace of change is only increasing...
Tax Diary September/October 2026
1 September 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30...
Amending a mistake on your tax return
What happens if you discover a mistake on your tax return? The good news is...
Tax breaks for company bikes
Employers can usually provide bicycles and cycling equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The...
Making the most of the £1,000 property allowance
The £1,000 property allowance is a helpful for individuals with small amounts of property income...
Is your business eligible to use cash basis accounting?
Cash basis accounting is a simplified method used by sole traders and other unincorporated businesses...
When do you pay Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that may apply when you buy land...
Could you save tax by making a Deed of Variation?
After someone dies, the beneficiaries may find that the way an estate has been distributed...
Will your next finance application succeed?
Many successful businesses eventually reach a point where additional finance is needed. Whether the objective...
Five practical ways to reduce business energy costs
Energy costs remain a significant overhead for many UK businesses. Although wholesale prices have eased...
Making the most of the Employment Allowance
The Employment Allowance can help eligible employers reduce their National Insurance costs by up to...
Records you should keep after submitting your tax return
After submitting your self-assessment return it is important to keep your records used to prepare...
