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Tax-free childcare, are you missing out?

With childcare costs continuing to rise, many working families could be missing out on valuable support through the Tax-Free Childcare ...
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Claiming tax relief on professional training

Keeping your skills and knowledge up to date is important but the cost of professional training can add up. If ...
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Do you need to pay tax on money received from family?

Receiving money from a family member can be a welcome source of financial support, but many people are unsure whether ...
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Tax benefits of giving assets to charity

Most people are aware that cash donations to a charity can qualify for tax relief. However, it is less well ...
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Have you checked your State Pension forecast recently?

Your State Pension forecast can help you plan for retirement by showing how much State Pension you could be entitled ...
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Payroll compliance – what is Full Payment Submission?

A Full Payment Submission (FPS) is a payroll report that employers must send to HMRC every time they pay employees ...
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Rising employment costs are changing business decisions

Employment costs continue to rise, and many small businesses are feeling the impact. Higher wage bills, increased employment related costs ...
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Late payments still threaten small business cash flow

Late payments remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses across the UK. Even companies that are profitable on ...
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Claiming tax relief on business insurance

If you are self-employed, you may be able to claim tax relief on certain business insurance costs as an allowable ...
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Are you using the best VAT scheme for your business?

Small businesses have several VAT schemes available that can simplify VAT administration and may help with cash flow. However, as ...
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Is HMRC holding money that belongs to you?

It is important to know if HMRC is holding money that belongs to you. For example, if you have paid ...
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Advising HMRC of change in circumstances

If your personal details or circumstances change, you may need to tell HMRC as this could affect your tax position ...
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Self-Employed – Are your business records in order?

As a self-employed individual, whether a sole trader or partner, you must keep accurate records of your business income and ...
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Does your business need to register as an employer?

If you are starting to employ staff or engaging subcontractors for construction work, you will generally need to register as ...
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Don’t let discrimination lead to resignation or risk facing career compensation

A recent ruling has cleared the path to uncapped financial compensation following a forced resignation. A longstanding social worker had ...
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Could new VAT rules change how you sell online?

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals that could significantly change the way VAT is collected on goods sold ...
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Has a pay rise quietly increased your tax bill?

Many employees and business owners have welcomed higher earnings over the past few years. However, for a growing number of ...
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Do you know who must register for VAT?

Businesses must register for VAT if their taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or if they expect it to ...
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