Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
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Savings tax bites as interest rates rise
Posted by Karen Jones on July 21, 2025

More 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 file a VAT return
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How to file a VAT return
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 15, 2025

Need 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!

How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
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How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 9, 2025

HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.

Tax allowable expenses
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Tax allowable expenses
Posted by Karen Jones on July 4, 2025

Tax allowable expenses and the importance of them being “wholly and exclusive” for business purposes – we explain how it works.

Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
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Will M&S face VAT on sandwiches?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 3, 2025

Marks and Spencer’s new ‘strawberries and creme’ flavoured sandwich has gone viral – causing some to examine the VAT on sandwiches rules.

The Residence Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
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The Residence Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
Posted by Karen Jones on June 30, 2025

Learn about how the residential nil-rate band (RNRB) and how it applies to inheritance tax (IHT).

Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
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Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 27, 2025

Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.

Tax rebate schemes – too good to be true?
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Tax rebate schemes – too good to be true?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 26, 2025

Beware of tax rebate schemes that seem too good to be true – or you could face a bill totalling tens of thousands of pounds.

Save Tax on your Buy To Lets without Incorporating…for married couples
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Save Tax on your Buy To Lets without Incorporating…for married couples
Posted by Ian Henman on June 25, 2025

Save tax on your buy to lets – if you are married and own properties there may be some tax efficient solutions for you. We explain.

Tax gap: small businesses & Corporation Tax in HMRC’s crosshairs
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Tax gap: small businesses & Corporation Tax in HMRC’s crosshairs
Posted by Mark Ingle on June 23, 2025

HMRC’s information about the tax gap – the difference between tax owed and tax paid – which highlights problem areas.

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