What are dividends and how are they taxed
A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profits to its shareholders. Companies may pay...
The Rent a Room Scheme
The Rent a Room Scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners...
Tax if selling a second property
You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax when you sell or dispose...
Tax on inherited property, money or shares
As a general rule, someone who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to...
How long should you keep your tax records
Following the deadline for submission of self-assessment tax returns for the 2024-25 tax year, it...
Estimate your Income Tax for the current tax year
If you are concerned by the continuing pressures on your take-home pay and need some...
Companies House blunder
A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly...
When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability...
Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall...
Exit planning, an essential step for business owners
Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning...
Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30...
Still time to top up your pension contributions
With the end of the 2025-26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is...
Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6 April 2026
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject...
Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new...
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will...
Changes to the calculation of Income Tax
A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were...
Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual...
Accelerate Return on Investment
The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just...
Reducing energy consumption
Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect...
Loans to Participators
There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group...
What Is a person with significant control?
A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over...
Meaning of “bona vacantia”
Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia...
Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project
Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project can significantly reduce the overall cost of building...
Claiming a tax refund from HMRC
If you have paid too much tax to HMRC, you may be able to claim...
