What can I claim on my first VAT return?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 11, 2025With the right advice, you could get a significant refund on your first VAT return – we explain how the rules can work in your favour.
Inheritance Tax update: time to start planning?
Posted by Ian Henman on August 4, 2025Will IHT go up or will the Chancellor remove exemptions like the 7-year gifting rule. In this Inheritance Tax update we take a closer look.
Gift Aid and tax – how you can reduce your tax bill
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 1, 2025Did you know that giving to charity via the Gift Aid scheme can help you reduce your tax bill – as well as support your favourite causes.
Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 25, 2025Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules
Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 21, 2025More and more people are falling into the savings tax trap. We look at why this is happening and ways of legitimately cutting your tax bill.
How to claim Marriage Allowance – without getting ripped off
Posted by Karen Jones on July 16, 2025You can cut your tax bill by hundreds of pounds if you claim Marriage Allowance – but beware of third party services who want to take a cut!
How to file a VAT return
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2025Need 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!
CGT rate change – don’t get caught out!
Posted by Karen Jones on July 14, 2025On 30th October 2024, government announced a CGT rate change. If you made disposals after that date, you’ll need to adjust your figures.
Do you pay tax on state pension? You might have to soon
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on July 14, 2025Thanks to the ‘triple lock’ and high inflation, many people face paying tax on state pension payments. We explain why this is happening.
How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 9, 2025HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.
