Tax gap: small businesses & Corporation Tax in HMRC’s crosshairs
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 23, 2025HMRC’s 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
Posted by Karen Jones on June 2, 2025The number of HMRC simple assessments raised is increasing. 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 exempt goods and services – two cautionary tales
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 12, 2025If you sell VAT exempt goods or services, you need to make very sure they are in fact exempt – as two recent cautionary tales show!
The new Private Rented Sector Landlords Database is coming..
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 2, 2025A compulsory Private Rented Sector Landlords Database will soon be introduced in England. If you haven’t declared rental income, do it now to keep penalties lower.
HMRC compliance check tool
Posted by Karen Jones on May 1, 2025We take a look at the HMRC compliance check tool. We explain what it is and how it can help you in the event of a check.
HMRC Connect – how the taxman is spying on you
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 25, 2025Did you know the taxman has a powerful data gathering system that uses Artificial Intelligence? Learn what HMRC can find out about you.
