What are employment related securities?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 30, 2025In 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
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 23, 2025HMRC 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!
Posted by Karen Jones on June 19, 2025If 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
Posted by Karen Jones on June 6, 2025The 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
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on May 23, 2025In this article, we look at ten good reasons why businesses should use professional bookkeeping services. Is it time your business did too?
“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.
VAT flat rate scheme explained
Posted by Karen Jones on April 28, 2025If you charge more VAT than you spend on purchases, you may benefit from joining the VAT flat rate scheme. We look at how it works.
5 key characteristics of a successful retail business
Posted by Andy Green on April 22, 2025Retail business – Andy considers what he thinks are the 5 characteristics of a successful retail business. How does your business fare?
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.
Changes regarding ‘Basis Period Reform’ for self-employed
Posted by Karen Jones on March 10, 2025Details regarding the recent ‘Basis Period Reform’. If your accounting year is different to the tax year, this applies to you.
