From guard dogs to ‘trivial’ treats: a guide to unusual business expenses
Posted by Karen Jones on March 3, 2026The ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule governs all unusual business expenses – but it has some surprising flexibility. We take a closer look.
AI in accounting software – what it means for your tax records
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on February 26, 2026AI in accounting software is already here, and you’re probably using it. But who’s liable if AI makes a mistake and HMRC pick up on it?
How to reduce your tax bill legitimately
Posted by Karen Jones on February 26, 2026Tax return season is upon us once again. In this post we explore legitimate ways of reducing your tax bill.
Corporation Tax deadlines: when to pay and file your return
Posted by Mark Ingle on February 19, 2026Confused by Corporation Tax deadlines? You must pay HMRC before you file your return. Check the dates and avoid penalties with our guide.
HMRC continues to clamp down on unpaid dividend tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 17, 2026HMRC continues to write to business owners it believes have failed to declare and pay dividend tax. We tell you what you need to know.
Contribute to your partner’s retirement and get pension relief
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 13, 2026Did you know that you can contribute to a partner’s or child’s retirement fund and get significant pension tax relief? We explain how.
State pension age to rise further?
Posted by Ben Locker on February 11, 2026Soon the state pension age will rise to 67. Yet new research suggests it will need to rise to 71 by 2050. When will you be able to retire?
How to pay CGT the easy way
Posted by Karen Jones on February 6, 2026If you need to pay CGT on items other than property, there are two ways to do it. Surprisingly, many people fill in a tax return needlessly.
Business loan requirements: lenders need management accounts
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on January 29, 2026Struggling with strict business loan requirements? Discover why lenders reject statutory accounts and why they demand management accounts.
Becoming a PLC (without an IPO): what you need to know
Posted by Andy Green on January 26, 2026You can become a PLC without listing. We explain why, how it works, and the key compliance changes (audit, filings, directors’ rules).
