Tax relief if replacing tools or equipment
If you pay for replacing or repairing small tools you need for your job, you...
Budget date announced
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that...
Are you paying unnecessary tax on foreign income?
UK taxpayers with income from overseas may not always be aware of the tax rules...
Averaging profits if income fluctuates
Some self-employed individuals experience significant fluctuations in their profits from one year to the next...
Claiming the correct tax relief for work mileage
Employees who use their own vehicle for business journeys may receive Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs)...
Take care when painting non-compete clauses with a broad brush
Protecting hard-won local customer networks is a constant and necessary battle for commercial suppliers. However...
Why uncertain times make business planning more important
Economic conditions remain uncertain and many business owners are understandably cautious about the months ahead...
Is AI delivering real value for small businesses?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated business headlines over the past year, with many suggesting it...
Tax-free childcare, are you missing out?
With childcare costs continuing to rise, many working families could be missing out on valuable...
Claiming tax relief on professional training
Keeping your skills and knowledge up to date is important but the cost of professional...
Do you need to pay tax on money received from family?
Receiving money from a family member can be a welcome source of financial support, but...
Tax benefits of giving assets to charity
Most people are aware that cash donations to a charity can qualify for tax relief...
Have you checked your State Pension forecast recently?
Your State Pension forecast can help you plan for retirement by showing how much State...
Payroll compliance – what is Full Payment Submission?
A Full Payment Submission (FPS) is a payroll report that employers must send to HMRC...
Rising employment costs are changing business decisions
Employment costs continue to rise, and many small businesses are feeling the impact. Higher wage...
Late payments still threaten small business cash flow
Late payments remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses across the UK. Even...
Claiming tax relief on business insurance
If you are self-employed, you may be able to claim tax relief on certain business...
Are you using the best VAT scheme for your business?
Small businesses have several VAT schemes available that can simplify VAT administration and may help...
Is HMRC holding money that belongs to you?
It is important to know if HMRC is holding money that belongs to you. For...
Advising HMRC of change in circumstances
If your personal details or circumstances change, you may need to tell HMRC as this...
Self-Employed – Are your business records in order?
As a self-employed individual, whether a sole trader or partner, you must keep accurate records...
Does your business need to register as an employer?
If you are starting to employ staff or engaging subcontractors for construction work, you will...
Don’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation
A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation...
Could new VAT rules change how you sell online?
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could significantly change the way VAT...
