
VAT dispute – is a poppadom really a crisp?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 30, 2025A recent VAT dispute led to an appeal after a tribunal ruled that Walkers’ Sensations Poppadoms were crisps for VAT purposes.

Bookkeeping services – do you need them? How to hire a bookkeeper
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 26, 2025Bookkeeping services can help you to improve your bottom line but how do you choose the right bookkeeper? Here are our top tips.

Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 23, 2025Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.

VAT on donations – rules to change?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 19, 2025Government is consulting on the rules relating to VAT on donations of goods to charities. You have until 21 July 2025 to respond.

“Can’t pay my tax bill!” You’re not alone
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 12, 2025If you are having trouble paying your tax bill you’re not alone – research shows a huge increase of taxpayers experiencing problems.

Companies House late filing penalties – don’t risk them
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 8, 2025Companies House late filing penalties can lead to disastrous consequences if you ignore them. We can help make sure you submit on time.

Selling online and taxes: tech companies now report your income to HMRC
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 18, 2025The relationship between selling online and taxes has become more transparent now that the tech giants have to share your income data.

HMRC mileage allowance – don’t let the taxman motor through your allowances
Posted by Mark Ingle on April 14, 2025HMRC mileage allowance – if you use your vehicle for both business and leisure purposes don’t forget to log your business mileage carefully.

Double cab pick-up tax rules change – again
Posted by Mark Ingle on March 24, 2025In the Autumn Budget, the government again changed the double cab pick-up tax rules, making these vehicles more expensive for businesses.

7 tips for hiring employees for your business who are a good fit
Posted by Mark Ingle on March 14, 2025Recruiting the right people for your business can be hard. To help you along the way we share some useful tips on hiring employees.