Companies House steps up enforcement activity
Companies House is entering a new era of enforcement as it begins making greater use...
The benefits of Fair Payment Code accreditation
Getting paid on time remains one of the biggest challenges facing many small and medium-sized...
Capital Gains Tax if selling shares or investments
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell...
Understanding your National Insurance record
Your National Insurance record can be checked online to see what contributions and credits you...
Tax-free benefits in kind from your employer
The range of benefits that can be provided tax-free by an employer is relatively limited...
Claiming tax relief on charitable donations
When you donate money to a charity or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) under Gift...
Understanding your tax code
Your tax code tells your employer or pension provider how much Income Tax to deduct...
Salaried members of LLPs
Members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) are normally treated as self-employed for tax purposes...
The corporate manual, not time and motion studies, defines employment roles
Equal pay claims can grind on for years before resolution. However, the ground has shifted...
Could exporting help your business grow?
Many small business owners assume that exporting is something reserved for larger companies with dedicated...
Profit and loss accounts to be filed from April 2028
The Government has confirmed that important changes to Companies House filing requirements will now take...
Further registration for Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being rolled out in stages for sole...
Who is liable to pay ATED?
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a charge that applies to certain high-value...
Self-assessment tax penalties
If you are required to complete a self-assessment tax return, HMRC may charge penalties if...
Can you claim R & D relief?
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief is designed to support companies that invest in innovation...
When to consider voluntary National Insurance
Many people are unaware that gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record can affect their...
Tax when selling overseas property
UK residents are generally liable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when they dispose of overseas...
Government Backing your Business programme
The government continues to place growing emphasis on supporting smaller businesses through its “Backing Your...
Companies House ID verification
Major changes are continuing at Companies House as part of the government's efforts to improve...
Tax Diary July/August 2026
1 July 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30...
Tax on rental income
If you receive income from renting out property, it is important to understand your tax...
A reminder of the tax rules for online sellers
A reminder that the tax rules for how online platforms report seller information to HMRC...
Allowable expenses for the self-employed
If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can significantly reduce your...
Are you affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge?
Families claiming Child Benefit should be aware of the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC)...
