
Charities and VAT: HMRC and definition of ‘business activity’
Posted by Karen Jones on June 28, 2024HMRC changed the way it defines ‘business activities’ sometime ago. This could have implications for organisations, charities and VAT liability.

Business problems – we look at the most common ones
Posted by Mark Boulter on June 26, 2024When starting up a new business you will encounter many challenges. Here is a list of the most common problems SMEs face and what you can do to tackle them.

Invoice fraud: 31% of UK businesses fall victim
Posted by Ben Locker on June 24, 2024Research by Ivalua reveals that 31% of businesses were victims of invoice fraud in the last year. We look at how to protect yourself.

HMRC enforcing Business Asset Disposal Relief limit
Posted by Karen Jones on June 17, 2024HMRC is telling people who have claimed more than the £1m Business Asset Disposal Relief lifetime limit to amend their tax returns.

Managing your team effectively as your business grows
Posted by Mark Boulter on June 17, 2024Managing your team as your business grows is by no means an easy or straightforward task. We look at some of the factors to consider.

Plastic Packaging Tax Returns – what do I need to know?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 14, 2024We tell you all that you will need to know about plastic packaging tax and tax returns.

IFS report on UK tax record
Posted by Karen Jones on June 13, 2024The Institute for Fiscal Studies released a report on the UK’s tax record since 2010. We look at the key points and what they mean.

5 Ways for the self employed to win more work
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 12, 2024Here we look at 5 ways you can win more work. Although being self employed has its benefits having a constant workload can be a worry.

Check your payslips often
Posted by Ben Locker on June 7, 2024Check your payslips often to ensure that you are getting all you are entitled to is our advice. We take a look at things that could be wrong.

VAT registration problems? You’re not alone
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 6, 2024If you’ve experienced VAT registration problems, you’re not alone. HMRC turns down thousands of applications each year.