All online harassment is unacceptable, in any context
A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat, can lead to a loss ...
When to register for Corporation Tax
Companies and other organisations that are liable for Corporation Tax must ensure they register with HMRC at the correct time ...
Benefits of SEIS and EIS Advance Assurance
Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can benefit from obtaining advance ...
Official rate of interest for beneficial loans
Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate ...
Incorporation Relief may reduce your CGT bill
When a sole trader or the partners in a partnership transfer a business to a limited company, Capital Gains Tax ...
HMRC penalties for failing to notify a tax liability
If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC has not already been informed ...
Tax relief on pension contributions for employees
Receiving tax relief on pension contributions into a workplace pension is a great way to help prepare for retirement. In ...
Why successful businesses prepare before conditions improve
Economic uncertainty has affected the confidence of many small business owners. Rising costs, changing customer demand and pressure on cash ...
Could better digital skills transform your business?
Technology is changing the way businesses operate, and the pace of change is only increasing. While large organisations often have ...
Tax Diary September/October 2026
1 September 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2025. 19 September 2026 ...
Amending a mistake on your tax return
What happens if you discover a mistake on your tax return? The good news is that errors can usually be ...
Tax breaks for company bikes
Employers can usually provide bicycles and cycling equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The Cycle to Work scheme can ...
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. The allowance provides a tax ...
Is your business eligible to use cash basis accounting?
Cash basis accounting is a simplified method used by sole traders and other unincorporated businesses to work out income and ...
When do you pay Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that may apply when you buy land or property in England or ...
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 does not reflect their wishes ...
Will your next finance application succeed?
Many successful businesses eventually reach a point where additional finance is needed. Whether the objective is purchasing equipment, expanding premises, ...
Five practical ways to reduce business energy costs
Energy costs remain a significant overhead for many UK businesses. Although wholesale prices have eased from the exceptional highs seen ...
Making the most of the Employment Allowance
The Employment Allowance can help eligible employers reduce their National Insurance costs by up to £10,500 each tax year. The ...
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 the return. HMRC may ask ...
Tax relief if replacing tools or equipment
If you pay for replacing or repairing small tools you need for your job, you may be able to claim ...
Budget date announced
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will ...
Are you paying unnecessary tax on foreign income?
UK taxpayers with income from overseas may not always be aware of the tax rules that apply. Foreign income is ...
Averaging profits if income fluctuates
Some self-employed individuals experience significant fluctuations in their profits from one year to the next. When this happens, HMRC’s averaging ...