17/Jul/2026Late Self-Employment Registration: Penalties, HMRC Deadlines and How to Stay Compliant
Starting your own business is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re freelancing, contracting or launching a new venture, there are plenty of priorities competing for your attention. Registering with HM Revenue […]
13/Jul/2026July 2026 Payment on Account: How to Reduce Your Self Assessment Tax Bill Legally
If you’re self-employed or pay tax through Self Assessment, there’s an important deadline you shouldn’t overlook. The second payment on account for the 2025/26 tax year is due on 31 […]
07/Jul/2026Can You Reclaim VAT Without a Valid VAT Invoice? What Every UK Business Should Know
Introduction For VAT-registered businesses, reclaiming VAT on business purchases is a routine part of managing cash flow. However, what happens if your supplier issues an incomplete or incorrect VAT invoice? […]
01/Jul/2026How to Verify if an HMRC Message Is Genuine and Avoid Tax Scams
Introduction Receiving a phone call, email, text message, or letter claiming to be from HMRC can be concerning—especially if it mentions unpaid tax, a refund, or urgent action. Unfortunately, scammers […]
26/Jun/2026Alphabet Shares Explained: A Flexible Way to Manage Dividend Tax
What Are Alphabet Shares? For many business owners, taking profits through dividends is one of the most tax-efficient ways to extract income from a company. However, when all shareholders own […]
22/Jun/2026Associated Companies and Corporation Tax: What Business Owners Need to Know
As businesses grow, it is common for companies to build up significant cash reserves. While many directors choose to extract profits through salaries, dividends, or pension contributions, another option is […]
15/Jun/2026HMRC Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): A Smarter Approach to Resolving Tax Disputes
Receiving a letter from HMRC stating that your tax affairs are under review can be concerning. In many cases, the first sign of an enquiry is a formal notice requesting […]
10/Jun/2026Director’s Loan Write-Off: Tax Implications Every Business Owner Should Know
Directors of limited companies often use a director’s loan account to record money moving between themselves and their company. While these transactions are common, an overdrawn director’s loan account can […]
05/Jun/2026How to Reduce or Avoid the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) in 2026/27
For many families, Child Benefit provides valuable financial support towards the cost of raising children. However, if either parent earns above a certain income threshold, part or all of that […]
02/Jun/2026Employment Allowance 2026/27: Can You Claim It?
For many UK employers, the Employment Allowance is one of the most valuable tax reliefs available. In the 2026/27 tax year, eligible businesses can reduce their employer National Insurance contributions […]
25/May/2026Home Working Tax Relief Changes from 2026: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Remote working has become a normal part of modern business, but the tax rules around working from home are changing significantly. From April 2026, employees will no longer be able […]
19/May/2026How an Alphabet Share Structure Can Help Family Companies Save Tax
For many UK business owners operating through a limited company, extracting profits in the most tax-efficient way is an important part of financial planning. While salaries are commonly used, dividends […]
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