Are travel costs always tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on April 28, 2025Are travel costs tax-deductible – many of us try and claim our travel expenses back from the taxman but is it really the best thing to do?
What is Chat GPT and how can it help me?
Posted by Ben Locker on April 21, 2025It’s a hot topic at the moment, but what is Chat GPT, how can you use it and how can it help you now or in the future?
Life insurance and Inheritance Tax – what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 15, 2025Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?
5 signs you need to change your accountant
Posted by Ben Locker on April 9, 2025Change accountant? Are you worried you’re not getting value for money from your existing accountant? Here are 5 signs you might not be…
Tax changes for 2025/26: what you need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on April 7, 2025In this post, we look at the most important tax changes that have come into force for the 2025/26 tax year.
Making Tax Digital changes to affect sole traders & landlords
Posted by Ben Locker on March 31, 2025In the 2024 Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced Making Tax Digital changes. We look at what they are and how they could affect you.
Spring Statement 2025: what was in it?
Posted by Ben Locker on March 26, 2025On Wednesday 26th March, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the Spring Statement 2025 in parliament. We look at what it contained.
Data Protection? I wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition!
Posted by Ben Locker on March 26, 2025Many companies obtain and hold the personal details of their customers but have you fallen foul of data protection laws? Find out more now.
What are chattels, and how does CGT apply to them?
Posted by Ben Locker on March 21, 2025Did you know you may have to pay CGT on chattels? But what are chattels? And what are the tax rules that apply when you sell them?
Can HMRC check your private bank account? Yes, and it could become normal!
Posted by Ben Locker on February 14, 2025If you have ever wondered, “Can HMRC check your personal bank account?” this post can help.
