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All online harassment is unacceptable, in any context

A recent ruling has determined that targeting individuals online, even on a private group chat, can lead to a loss ...
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When to register for Corporation Tax

Companies and other organisations that are liable for Corporation Tax must ensure they register with HMRC at the correct time ...
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Benefits of SEIS and EIS Advance Assurance

Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can benefit from obtaining advance ...
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Official rate of interest for beneficial loans

Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate ...
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Incorporation Relief may reduce your CGT bill

When a sole trader or the partners in a partnership transfer a business to a limited company, Capital Gains Tax ...
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HMRC penalties for failing to notify a tax liability

If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC has not already been informed ...
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Tax relief on pension contributions for employees

Receiving tax relief on pension contributions into a workplace pension is a great way to help prepare for retirement. In ...
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Why successful businesses prepare before conditions improve

Economic uncertainty has affected the confidence of many small business owners. Rising costs, changing customer demand and pressure on cash ...
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Could better digital skills transform your business?

Technology is changing the way businesses operate, and the pace of change is only increasing. While large organisations often have ...
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Tax Diary September/October 2026

1 September 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2025. 19 September 2026 ...
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Amending a mistake on your tax return

What happens if you discover a mistake on your tax return? The good news is that errors can usually be ...
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Tax breaks for company bikes

Employers can usually provide bicycles and cycling equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The Cycle to Work scheme can ...
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Making the most of the £1,000 property allowance

The £1,000 property allowance is a helpful for individuals with small amounts of property income. The allowance provides a tax ...
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Is your business eligible to use cash basis accounting?

Cash basis accounting is a simplified method used by sole traders and other unincorporated businesses to work out income and ...
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When do you pay Stamp Duty Land Tax?

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that may apply when you buy land or property in England or ...
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Could you save tax by making a Deed of Variation?

After someone dies, the beneficiaries may find that the way an estate has been distributed does not reflect their wishes ...
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Will your next finance application succeed?

Many successful businesses eventually reach a point where additional finance is needed. Whether the objective is purchasing equipment, expanding premises, ...
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Five practical ways to reduce business energy costs

Energy costs remain a significant overhead for many UK businesses. Although wholesale prices have eased from the exceptional highs seen ...
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