Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 3, 2025Marks and Spencer’s new ‘strawberries and creme’ flavoured sandwich has gone viral – causing some to examine the VAT on sandwiches rules.
Free business advice for Essex firms
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 2, 2025Is your company based in Essex? If so, you may be able to benefit from 12 hours of free business advice from Backing Essex Business.
Tax rebate schemes – too good to be true?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 26, 2025Beware of tax rebate schemes that seem too good to be true – or you could face a bill totalling tens of thousands of pounds.
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.
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.
HMRC simple assessments soar 74%
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025HMRC simple assessments have soared. Much of the problem is fiscal drag – higher inflation and incomes, combined with static tax thresholds.
Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on May 30, 2025The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.
Can’t pay VAT? HMRC has online payment plans
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 23, 2025Can’t pay VAT? If your business meets certain criteria, you may be able to make use of HMRC’s online payment plan service.
Change your Will – to pay for pizza?
Posted by Ben Locker on May 19, 2025Fancy paying for your pizzas after your death? A New Zealand firm offered just that, but there are better reasons to change your Will.
VAT on donations – rules to change?
Posted by Mark Ingle on May 19, 2025Government is consulting on the rules relating to VAT on donations of goods to charities. You have until 21 July 2025 to respond.
