Hammett Spire - Accountants, Taxation and Business Advisors

Hammett Spire - Accountants, Taxation and Business Advisors We help SME businesses and individuals keep more of their hard-earned money through thoughtful tax planning, in addition to accounts and taxation services.

There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partn...
27/02/2026

There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use of fixed mileage rates instead of working out the actual costs of buying and running a vehicle (such as fuel, insurance, servicing and repairs). This simplified method is optional, but if you choose to use it for a specific vehicle, you must continue to use it for that vehicle for as long as it is used for business purposes. The simplified expenses regime is not available to limited companies or partnerships involving a corporate partner.

There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use of fixed mileage rates instead of working out the actual costs of buying and running a vehicle (such as fuel, insurance, servicing and repairs). This simplif...

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditur...
26/02/2026

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery to be deducted from pre-tax profits. The maximum amount that can be claimed for the AIA is limited to a £1 million annual cap on qualifying purchases.

The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery to be deducted from pre-tax profits. The maximum amount that can be claimed for the AIA is limited to a £1 million annual cap on qualifying purchases.

There are several reasons why you might need to file a self-assessment tax return. This could apply if you are self-empl...
25/02/2026

There are several reasons why you might need to file a self-assessment tax return. This could apply if you are self-employed, a company director, have an annual income over £150,000, or receive income from savings, investments or property.

There are several reasons why you might need to file a self-assessment tax return. This could apply if you are self-employed, a company director, have an annual income over £150,000, or receive income from savings, investments or property.

If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so urgently. ...
24/02/2026

If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so urgently. HMRC has issued a timely reminder that for many self-employed and landlords the way to report tax to HMRC will change significantly from 6 April 2026.

If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so urgently. HMRC has issued a timely reminder that for many self-employed and landlords the way to report tax to HMRC will change significantly from 6 April 2026.

Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their retirement with...
23/02/2026

Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their retirement with employers and government also contributing to make a larger pension pot.

Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their retirement with employers and government also contributing to make a larger pension pot.

If you believe that you have overpaid tax to HMRC, you may be entitled to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can occur for...
23/02/2026

If you believe that you have overpaid tax to HMRC, you may be entitled to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can occur for a variety of reasons, including changes to employment, incorrect tax codes or unclaimed allowances. The process for making a claim will depend on whether you submit a self-assessment tax return and how long ago the tax was overpaid.

If you believe that you have overpaid tax to HMRC, you may be entitled to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can occur for a variety of reasons, including changes to employment, incorrect tax codes or unclaimed allowances. The process for making a claim will depend on whether you submit a self-assessm...

In general, entertaining employees is an exception to the normal rule that business entertainment costs are not allowabl...
20/02/2026

In general, entertaining employees is an exception to the normal rule that business entertainment costs are not allowable for tax purposes. If an employer provides entertainment exclusively for employees and it is “wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade”, then the expenditure is allowable as a business deduction. Examples include a staff Christmas party, or a sporting event open only to employees.

In general, entertaining employees is an exception to the normal rule that business entertainment costs are not allowable for tax purposes. If an employer provides entertainment exclusively for employees and it is “wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the trade”, then the expenditure is al...

Claiming Business Asset Rollover Relief allows for the deferral of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when taxpayers sell or dispos...
19/02/2026

Claiming Business Asset Rollover Relief allows for the deferral of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when taxpayers sell or dispose of certain assets and use all or part of the proceeds to buy new business assets. The relief means that the tax on the gain of the old asset is effectively rolled over into the cost of the new asset with any CGT liability deferred until the new asset is sold.

Claiming Business Asset Rollover Relief allows for the deferral of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when taxpayers sell or dispose of certain assets and use all or part of the proceeds to buy new business assets. The relief means that the tax on the gain of the old asset is effectively rolled over into the c...

The Additional State Pension is only available to those who reached the state pension age before 6 April 2016 and are re...
18/02/2026

The Additional State Pension is only available to those who reached the state pension age before 6 April 2016 and are receiving the Old State Pension. The Additional State Pension is an extra amount of money paid on top of the basic Old State Pension.

The Additional State Pension is only available to those who reached the state pension age before 6 April 2016 and are receiving the Old State Pension. The Additional State Pension is an extra amount of money paid on top of the basic Old State Pension.

HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an...
17/02/2026

HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an HMRC online account, you can send information such as self-assessment tax returns or VAT registration applications, view important records like your business or personal tax account and make payments online.

HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an HMRC online account, you can send information such as self-assessment tax returns or VAT registration applications, view important records like your business or personal tax accou...

When a couple separates or divorces, most attention focuses on the emotional and practical aspects. However, it is impor...
16/02/2026

When a couple separates or divorces, most attention focuses on the emotional and practical aspects. However, it is important to consider the tax implications of transferring assets, as these can have significant financial consequences if not managed carefully.

When a couple separates or divorces, most attention focuses on the emotional and practical aspects. However, it is important to consider the tax implications of transferring assets, as these can have significant financial consequences if not managed carefully.

HMRC has confirmed that more than 11.48 million people submitted their 2024-25 self-assessment tax returns by the 31 Jan...
16/02/2026

HMRC has confirmed that more than 11.48 million people submitted their 2024-25 self-assessment tax returns by the 31 January deadline. This included 475,722 taxpayers who left their filing until the final day and almost 27,456 that filed in the last hour (between 23:00 and 23:59) before the deadline!

HMRC has confirmed that more than 11.48 million people submitted their 2024-25 self-assessment tax returns by the 31 January deadline. This included 475,722 taxpayers who left their filing until the final day and almost 27,456 that filed in the last hour (between 23:00 and 23:59) before the deadlin...

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