Do you pay tax on tips? A brief guide
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2026“Do you pay tax on tips?” It may be a simple question, but the answer is surprisingly complex. In this article we take a closer look.
How to pay yourself from a limited company
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 1, 2026How to pay yourself from a limited company tax efficiently using salary, dividends, directors’ loans, expenses and pension contributions.
Business protection – isn’t it time you protected your business?
Posted by Laurence Sanderson on June 1, 2026Top Independent Financial Adviser, Laurence Sanderson, takes us through the practical steps businesses should take to protect themselves from unforeseen problems.
VAT bad debt relief: how to reclaim VAT when customers do not pay
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 28, 2026VAT bad debt relief can let you reclaim VAT paid on unpaid invoices. Learn when you can claim, what records you need and how it works.
VAT rules on carbon credits
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 27, 2026Back in September 2024, the VAT rules that apply to voluntary carbon credits were changed. We explain the current rules.
Charities and VAT: HMRC and definition of ‘business activity’
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 25, 2026HMRC changed the way it defines ‘business activities’ some time 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 May 22, 2026When 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 May 21, 2026Research by Ivalua reveals that at least 31% of businesses are affected by invoice fraud. We look at how to protect yourself.
VAT Annual Accounting Scheme: what businesses need to know
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 21, 2026The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme lets eligible businesses submit one VAT return a year. Find out how it works and whether it’s worth joining.
HMRC enforcing Business Asset Disposal Relief limit
Posted by Karen Jones on May 20, 2026HMRC is telling people who have claimed more than the £1m Business Asset Disposal Relief lifetime limit to amend their tax returns.
