What can I claim on my first VAT return?
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What can I claim on my first VAT return?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 11, 2025

With the right advice, you could get a significant refund on your first VAT return – we explain how the rules can work in your favour.

The top 6 mistakes new businesses make – and how to avoid them
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The top 6 mistakes new businesses make – and how to avoid them
Posted by Mark Ingle on August 8, 2025

Starting up a new business? check out these top 6 new business mistakes and how you can avoid them.

Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
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Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 6, 2025

If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return

Government’s Small Business Plan cracks down on late payments
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Government’s Small Business Plan cracks down on late payments
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 31, 2025

In July 2025, government launched its new Small Business Plan to give extra support to SMEs – including a crackdown on late payments.

What is remote bookkeeping – and how can it help your business?
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What is remote bookkeeping – and how can it help your business?
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on July 28, 2025

With the advent of cloud software, remote bookkeeping not only helps you to keep costs down but also gives you wider choice of bookkeepers.

How to run a business? – free up more of your time
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How to run a business? – free up more of your time
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 28, 2025

How to run a business – learn how to free up your time by removing unnecessary admin tasks which can hinder your efficiency.

When does MTD for Corporation Tax start? It won’t!
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When does MTD for Corporation Tax start? It won’t!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 24, 2025

After several years of uncertainty, MTD for Corporation Tax has been scrapped. The big question, though, is about what will replace it.

Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
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Simplified expenses for self-employed people – a quick guide
Posted by Karen Jones on July 23, 2025

What are simplified expenses for self-employed people? And are they worth claiming? We take a look at the pros and cons.

Unpaid internships to be banned?
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Unpaid internships to be banned?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 17, 2025

Most unpaid internships are already banned. However, the government has just launched a consultation and may restrict them further.

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!

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