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)...
Pension tax relief and allowances
Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement, due to a...
A reminder to consider the Marriage Allowance
Many married couples and civil partners could be missing out on valuable tax savings available...
Where a formal job offer effectively creates a binding contract
In the world of HR, the ubiquitous disclaimer "subject to references" is often viewed by...
Government reviews access to face-to-face banking services
The government has announced a review into access to face-to-face banking services as concerns continue...
Companies House publishes its business plan
Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the...
VAT – opting to tax property
The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of...
Claiming to reduce payments on account
Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax...
