Performance Accountancy

28/05/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens when you become a client of Performance Accountancy?

In the first episode of The Backstage Pass, James, our Backstage Manager, talks through the onboarding process and how we help new clients feel supported from the very beginning.

Because getting started with an accountant shouldn’t feel confusing, overwhelming, or like you’ve been left to figure everything out on your own.

We guide you through what we need, what happens next, and how we make the process as smooth as possible.

Especially for performers, musicians, and creatives, we know your finances don’t always fit a standard template. Our onboarding is designed around understanding you, your work, and how we can best support you. Watch the video below:

21/05/2026

🚗 BIG NEWS for performers, musicians & the self-employed…

The Government has announced that the approved mileage rate will increase to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles travelled.

Even better?
It’s being backdated to April 2026.

For anyone regularly travelling to:

Gigs
Rehearsals
Teaching
Meetings
Performances

…this could make a noticeable difference to your allowable expense claims.

Read more here - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/hmrc-discovers-petrol-expensive/

13/05/2026

🎭 Hey lovely performers! Quick exciting update… 🎭

Performance Accountancy is opening up 100 new client spaces, and we’d love to welcome more creatives into our community.

We already support over 700 artistic clients across the UK, and because we’re ex-performers ourselves, we genuinely understand the juggle of gigs, auditions, invoices and everything HMRC throws at you.

If you’d like a calm, supportive team to help with:
✨ Self Assessment Tax Returns
✨ Making Tax Digital (MTD)
✨ VAT
✨ General tax peace of mind

…we’re here, and we’d love to have you with us!

To join the next wave: Email [email protected] with “Sign Me Up!”

Here’s to a smoother, more confident financial year ahead. https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/contact-us/

28/04/2026

Not every performer needs a full accounting system for MTD. Sometimes, simpler is better.

If you’re looking at Making Tax Digital and thinking:
“I just need something that works…”

Untied might be the answer as no overcomplicated setup. No unnecessary admin - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/mtd-with-untied-for-performers/

If you’re unsure whether Untied or something like Xero is a better fit, drop me a message - happy to help.

MTD with Untied for Performers - Getting Started. Performance Accountancy shares everything you need to know about MTD & Untied for Performers

20/04/2026

If you’ve been following the MTD updates and thinking…

“I get it… but what do I actually DO?”

Start here - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/mtd-what-do-i-need-to-do-first-a-performers-guide/

If you’re a performer, there are 3 simple things that will make Making Tax Digital much easier:

Separate your bank accounts
Pick a system (don’t overthink it)
Start recording now

That’s it. Most of the stress people feel around MTD comes from messy records and last-minute scrambling. Fix those early, and everything else becomes easier.

We’ve put together a short video walking through these steps in plain English.

Watch here: https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/mtd-what-do-i-need-to-do-first-a-performers-guide/

If you want help getting this set up properly, drop me a message - happy to help.

17/04/2026

There is no perfect MTD software.

If you’re a performer, Making Tax Digital means one big shift - you’ll need to manage your finances digitally, all year round. That comes down to choosing the right system. In this video, we break down the real options, including:

Excel + bridging software
Untied (great for multiple income streams)
Xero (more advanced, more control)
FreeAgent, Dext Solo, and others

Each has pros, cons, and quirks.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s finding the one that’s least painful and keeps you organised.

Watch here: https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/mtd-software-for…d-why-it-matters/

If you’re not sure which route to take, drop me a message - happy to help you choose.

15/04/2026

Most performers didn’t get into the industry to think about tax.

But Making Tax Digital is here and it’s going to change how you manage your finances. If you’re a musician, actor, or performing artist, this matters more than you might think.

Instead of one annual tax return, you’ll need to:

Keep digital records
Track income and expenses regularly
Submit updates to HMRC throughout the year

That sounds like more admin. It doesn’t have to be.

We’ve put together a short video explaining what MTD actually is, what it means for performers, and how to stay in control without the stress.
Watch here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1183295434

Getting ahead of this now will save you time, money, and a lot of last-minute panic later. If you’re not sure where to start, drop me a message - happy to help. See our expanding Knowledge Base for MTD here - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/?kbs-cat=mtd

05/04/2026

BREAKING: HMRC has delivered your present early.

It’s called Making Tax Digital.

You might not love it… but you do need to understand it.

👉 https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/the-night-before-tax-mas-mtd/

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01/04/2026

HMRC’s Fawlty Filing Farce has too many doors for Limited Companies

I promise this isn’t an April Fool’s.

Although it has all the hallmarks of a classic farce - https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/hmrcs-fawlty-filing-farce-has-too-many-doors-for-limited-companies/

27/03/2026

Show Time – World Theatre Day!

I went to the theatre to watch Back to the Future and it reminded me just how special that moment is…

The buzz backstage.
The call for “places please.”
That split second before stepping into the spotlight.

Whether you’re performing, teaching, directing or juggling it all, today is about celebrating everything that makes theatre so magical ✨

And while you focus on the performance, we’ll take care of the numbers behind the scenes 😉

👉 Fancy a quick chat? Book a call here: https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/contact/

13/03/2026

🎶 Expert Accountant for Musicians & Performers 🎶

I’m probably one of the only accountants with a background as an opera singer! I know the highs and lows of a music career, from unpredictable income to last-minute gig bookings.

Let’s make sure your finances are as organised as your setlist! Check out my knowledge base for helpful tax & finance tips: https://www.performanceaccountancy.co.uk/knowledgebase/