Tax gap at £36bn – small businesses to face HMRC scrutiny?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 26, 2023HMRC has released its latest tax gap figures. With small businesses accounting for 56% of unpaid tax, will SMEs be in the taxman’s sights?
Free SME cyber security service launched
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2023The National Cyber Security Centre has just launched a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.
Change your Will – to pay for pizza?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 5, 2023Fancy paying for your pizzas after your death? A New Zealand firm is offering just that, but there are better reasons to change your Will.
How the taxman uses Big Brother techniques to make you pay
Posted by Ben Locker on June 2, 2023The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT). Here are some of the techniques the taxman uses to encourage you all to pay up in full and on time.
Renters Reform Bill – what landlords need to know
Posted by Ben Locker on May 25, 2023The Renters Reform Bill is finally before parliament. But what can landlords expect when the legislation passes into law?
Are travel costs always tax deductible?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2023Are 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 May 15, 2023It’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 May 11, 2023Life insurance and Inheritance Tax don’t always mix: an insurance payout could push your estate into IHT. So how you can stop this happening?
HMRC mileage allowance – don’t let the taxman motor through your allowances
Posted by Ben Locker on May 10, 2023HMRC mileage allowance – if you use your vehicle for both business and leisure purposes don’t forget to log your business mileage carefully.
5 signs you need to change your accountant
Posted by Ben Locker on May 5, 2023Change accountant? Are you worried you’re not getting value for money from your existing accountant? Here are 5 signs you might not be…