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)...
Have you overlooked this valuable capital allowance?
If you have invested in a new commercial building or carried out significant renovation work...
Are you claiming all your allowable business expenses?
If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduce your taxable...
Where do we draw the line between free speech and racism?
The volatile boundary between workplace speech, belief, and discrimination was recently ignited in a case...
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...
Construction Industry Scheme responsibilities
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage...
Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs
Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025-26 tax year...
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...
Employee travel expenses
There is no requirement to report certain travel and subsistence expenses where an exemption applies...
Tax treatment of loans to employees
Employees may receive a taxable benefit where an employer provides a loan that is interest-free...
Company mobile phones and tax implications
When employers provide mobile phones to employees, it is important to understand the tax treatment...
Understanding dividend tax
Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company...
