How to file a VAT return
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How to file a VAT return
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2025

Need to know how to file a VAT return? With the right software the process is easy – the trick is to make sure your figures are accurate!

CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
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CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2025

On 30th October 2024, government announced a CGT rate change. If you made disposals after that date, you’ll need to adjust your figures.

Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
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Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 14, 2025

Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.

How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
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How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 9, 2025

HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.

Free business advice for Essex firms
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Free business advice for Essex firms
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 2, 2025

Is your company based in Essex? If so, you may be able to benefit from 12 hours of free business advice from Backing Essex Business.

What are employment related securities?
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What are employment related securities?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 30, 2025

In this article, we look at what employment related securities are, the schemes that are available, plus reporting rules that apply to them.

Tax gap: small businesses & Corporation Tax in HMRC’s crosshairs
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Tax gap: small businesses & Corporation Tax in HMRC’s crosshairs
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 23, 2025

HMRC has released its latest information about the tax gap – the difference between tax owed and tax paid – which highlights problem areas.

Disallowable expenses: don’t try to claim these on your tax return!
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Disallowable expenses: don’t try to claim these on your tax return!
Posted by Karen Jones on June 19, 2025

If you are self employed, it’s important not to claim disallowable expenses in your Self-Assessment Tax Return – or you could face penalties!

Self-assessment threshold – what you need to know
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Self-assessment threshold – what you need to know
Posted by Karen Jones on June 6, 2025

The self-assessment threshold for PAYE income is currently £150,000. This post tells you what you need to know about the threshold.

10 good reasons to use professional bookkeeping services
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10 good reasons to use professional bookkeeping services
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on May 23, 2025

In this article, we look at ten good reasons why businesses should use professional bookkeeping services. Is it time your business did too?

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