IHT: when the 7-year rule becomes the 14-year rule
Posted by Ian Henman on March 9, 2026Inheritance Tax is complicated! Without the right planning, you get can get tripped up by the 14-year rule and pay more than you need.
Partial exemption for VAT: a 2026 guide for mixed-supply businesses
Posted by Mark Ingle on March 5, 2026Our 2026 guide to partial exemption for VAT explains the “de minimis” rules, the three pots of input tax recovery, and how to stay compliant.
Spring Statement 2026: what it means for you
Posted by Ben Locker on March 4, 2026The Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement on 3rd March 2026. No new taxes – but major changes arrive in April. Here’s what you need to know.
From guard dogs to ‘trivial’ treats: a guide to unusual business expenses
Posted by Karen Jones on March 3, 2026The ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule governs all unusual business expenses – but it has some surprising flexibility. We take a closer look.
How to reduce your tax bill legitimately
Posted by Karen Jones on February 26, 2026Tax return season is upon us once again. In this post we explore legitimate ways of reducing your tax bill.
Pension top up – must be paid by 5th April!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 25, 2026It’s always a good idea to review your pension contributions and consider whether it would be beneficial to do a pension top up before the end of the tax year on 5th April.
Capital Gains Tax allowances and reliefs – what can you claim?
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on February 20, 2026If you’re looking for information on Capital Gains Tax allowances and reliefs, this post helps you navigate the CGT maze.
Corporation Tax deadlines: when to pay and file your return
Posted by Mark Ingle on February 19, 2026Confused by Corporation Tax deadlines? You must pay HMRC before you file your return. Check the dates and avoid penalties with our guide.
HMRC continues to clamp down on unpaid dividend tax
Posted by Karen Jones on February 17, 2026HMRC continues to write to business owners it believes have failed to declare and pay dividend tax. We tell you what you need to know.
Umbrella company compliance: the 2026 debt transfer trap
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 17, 2026Umbrella company compliance changed in April 2026. Learn how joint and several liability can shift PAYE/NIC debt up the chain to you.
