News – Tide Accounting

Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK

Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but [...]

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be [...]

Gifts to a spouse or civil partner

Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are usually free from Capital Gains Tax [...]

NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age

If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but [...]

Setting off losses against other income sources

If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to [...]

Tax on savings interest

If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will [...]

How bonuses are taxed

Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how [...]

Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares

Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme [...]

Cash flow resilience in uncertain trading conditions

Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made cash flow management more important than ever. While [...]

New legal duty for landlords under the renters’ rights act

Landlords must now comply with an important new legal requirement introduced under the Renters’ Rights [...]

Who pays Income Tax at Scottish rates?

The rules as to who pays Income Tax in Scotland is determined by whether an [...]

Filing your 2025-26 self-assessment tax return

The 2025-26 tax year ended on 5 April 2026, and attention now turns to filing [...]

When is CGT payable on gains during 2026-27

For most capital gains realised in the 2026-27 tax year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is [...]

Pay back private fuel costs and avoid tax charge

Employees who receive fuel from their employer for private use in a company car can [...]

Beware Winter Fuel Payment scams

Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is [...]

Interest rate outlook for 2026

The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative [...]

Hedging against rising costs

Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour [...]

Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, [...]

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for [...]

Settlor retains interest in settled property

The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in [...]

Tax relief when incorporating a business

When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain [...]

Filing obligations for private limited companies

Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they [...]

Reducing domestic energy costs

Energy costs remain a significant pressure on household budgets, and reducing consumption continues to be [...]

Increase in employment costs 2026-27

From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and [...]

Tax Diary May/June 2026

1 May 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 [...]

New rules for working from home from April 2026

The rules on claiming tax relief for working from home are changing for the new [...]

MTD – when the quarterly returns to HMRC are due

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax began on 6 April 2026 for qualifying taxpayers. [...]

Living away from home?

Private Residence Relief (PRR) is a valuable Capital Gains Tax relief that can eliminate the [...]

Do you have a personal tax account yet?

Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is an easy and secure way to manage your tax [...]

New support measures to allow affordable debt repayment

The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt. [...]

Data Protection rules are still alive

Businesses that collect or use personal information must comply with UK data protection law. Personal [...]

Crackdown on energy profiteering

The government has announced a package of measures designed to tackle unfair price increases and [...]

Your responsibilities if registered for VAT

It is important to understand both when VAT registration is required and the ongoing obligations [...]

Tax-free and taxable State Benefits

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these [...]

Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets

There are a variety of services available to assist UK exporters that can be found [...]

The marginal Corporation Tax rates

The rate of Corporation Tax payable depends on the level of a company’s taxable profits. [...]

Business Asset Disposal Relief – tax increase from April 2026

The tax rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) will increase to 18% (from 14%) [...]

Action to reduce cost of living pressures

The Chancellor has set out a package of measures aimed at reducing cost of living [...]

Income from spare capacity

Many businesses have spare capacity that could generate additional income with relatively little additional cost. [...]

Managing stock turnover

Stock turnover management is one of the most important drivers of business profitability, cash flow [...]