Payroll errors affect a quarter of UK employees
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 4, 2026New research has found that 25% of employees have experienced payroll errors. Why do these happen, and what can you do about them?
PAYE settlement agreements: when should employers use a PSA?
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on June 4, 2026PAYE settlement agreements can help employers deal with tax on minor, irregular or impracticable staff expenses and benefits. Here’s when a PSA may be useful, what it can cover, and which deadlines to watch.
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.
