Blog Category – Compliance
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Are You Ready for April 2026?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is one of the biggest compliance changes in years for sole traders and landlords. With mandatory digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting starting from April 2026, this article explains who is affected, what will change, and how to prepare early to avoid last-minute pressure and penalties.
Allowable Business Expenses: What You Can Claim (and What HMRC Often Queries)
Knowing what you can claim is one of the simplest ways to keep your tax position accurate and avoid unwanted attention from HMRC. This article breaks down common allowable expenses, the areas that are often queried, and how to claim confidently with clear records and sensible, compliant treatment.
Self Assessment: Common Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid HMRC Penalties)
Self Assessment can feel straightforward, but small errors often lead to delays, unexpected tax bills, or HMRC follow ups. This guide highlights the most common mistakes we see; plus practical steps business owners, sole traders, and landlords can take to file accurately and reduce the risk of paying penalties.
Christmas Gifts, Parties, and HMRC Tax Rules: What Your Business Can Claim
Christmas gifts, staff parties and festive thank-yous can be a great way to recognise your team and clients, but the tax rules are easy to get wrong. From trivial benefits to the £150 per head party exemption, here’s a clear, practical guide to what your business can and cannot claim this Christmas.
Companies House Identity Verification – Guide
As part of the UK government’s initiative to enhance corporate transparency and tackle economic crime, Companies House (CH) is introducing a new identity verification process. This forms part of the reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Large Tax Bill? - Spread the cost with "Time to Pay"
A Time to Pay arrangement will allow you to pay your debt in pre-agreed instalments, helping you manage your debt and cashflow.
Have a Great Christmas Party With Help from HMRC
Once again, Christmas is almost upon us. After a disruptive 2021 and a very quiet Christmas 2020, many businesses are planning a major celebration for their employees.
Bookkeeping for small business – How to do it and why is it important
Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions and is an important part of the process of accounting in business. It is also keeping track of money that goes in and out of your business.
Late filing - Save yourself from payment penalties
We have now passed the filing deadline for 2018/19 tax returns
Mileage Claims
For most small companies running a car through the company can prove more expensive from a tax point of view.
Keeping your business books has just got easier
Every business owner hates bookkeeping and paperwork. Unfortunately, it has to be done!
Auto Enrolment
It's the NEW tax year so don't forget that the minimum contributions for Auto Enrolment are going up for both the employee and the employer.
Critical business in real time
Every successful business has its finger on the pulse.
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