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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 [...]

Could new VAT rules change how you sell online?

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could significantly change the way VAT [...]

Has a pay rise quietly increased your tax bill?

Many employees and business owners have welcomed higher earnings over the past few years. However, [...]

Do you know who must register for VAT?

Businesses must register for VAT if their taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or [...]

When does a hobby become a taxable business?

Not every hobby becomes a taxable business, but it is important to be aware when [...]

Could your business recover more VAT?

If your business is VAT registered, you can usually reclaim VAT on many of the [...]

Is your spouse paying more tax than necessary?

Married couples and civil partners are taxed separately for Capital Gains Tax (CGT), meaning each [...]

Could you claim tax relief for property repairs?

Property owners often incur costs for repairs, and understanding which costs can be deducted is [...]

Are you maximising tax relief on company losses?

If your company makes a trading loss, it may be able to claim relief to [...]

Could your business survive a cyber attack?

Cyber-crime is no longer a problem faced only by large organisations. Small businesses are increasingly [...]

Five ways AI can save you hours every week

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just for large organisations. Many small businesses are now [...]

Making Tax Digital: Are you ready for your first quarterly deadline?

If you are already registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, it is [...]

Employee benefits: Are you creating tax problems without realising it?

Providing benefits and covering expenses for employees is a common part of running a business, [...]

Could your savings generate a tax bill?

Most individuals can earn interest from their savings without incurring a tax liability thanks to [...]

Selling shares this year?

If you are selling shares or other investments, you may incur Capital Gains Tax (CGT) [...]

Are you claiming all your allowable business expenses?

If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduce your taxable [...]

Tax Diary August/September 2026

1 August 2026 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 [...]

When did you last check your credit rating?

Many business owners regularly monitor their bank balance, sales and cash flow, but overlook another [...]

Company filing penalties you should avoid

Most company directors are aware that they must file annual accounts and a confirmation statement [...]

Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives [...]

Avoid 60% Income Tax band

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a [...]

Meaning of Carried Interest

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is [...]

Meaning of Permanent Establishment

The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across [...]

Are you too dependent on one customer?

Many successful businesses begin by working closely with one major customer. While this can provide [...]

Five ways to improve customer retention

Winning new customers is important, but many businesses overlook the value of keeping the customers [...]