Byte Accounting

Byte Accounting Byte are a firm of chartered accountants providing cloud based accounting services for contractors, freelancers and SME's.

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could...
10/07/2026

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could keep more cash in your pocket. Find out why this matters and how to act now!

A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a tax year. Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income above £100,000. As a result, the £12,570 tax-free allowance is f...

Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this mat...
09/07/2026

Breaking: Fund managers' pay linked to profits faces a critical test involving risk and tax rules. Find out why this matters now for your investments.

Carried interest is essentially a share of the profits from an investment fund that is paid to the fund managers. Unlike a fixed fee, its value depends directly on the fund's performance. This type of payment is considered carried interest if it is a profit-related return and meets a specific "no si...

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to...
08/07/2026

Important update for UK construction contractors! Nil returns must now be filed monthly, even if no payments are made to subcontractors. This helps avoid penalties and keeps your operations running smoothly. Find out why this matters and what you need to do next.

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is used within the UK construction sector to help manage payments between contractors and subcontractors effectively. This scheme mandates that contractors deduct a portion of payments made to subcontractors, remitting these funds directly to HMRC. These deduct...

🚨 Employers, don't overlook your Class 1A NICs payment deadline this July! Missing it could mean unwanted penalties. Mak...
07/07/2026

🚨 Employers, don't overlook your Class 1A NICs payment deadline this July! Missing it could mean unwanted penalties. Make sure your payments and forms reach HMRC on time. Find out why this matters to your business.

Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025–26 tax year must be paid by 19 July 2026 (or 22 July 2026 if paying electronically) to avoid penalties. These payments relate to the benefits in kind provided to employees and directors, and on Class 1A NICs ...

Alert: If you or your partner's income edges over £60,000, your Child Benefit payments could be affected by a charge you...
06/07/2026

Alert: If you or your partner's income edges over £60,000, your Child Benefit payments could be affected by a charge you need to know about. Find out why it matters and how it might impact you – plus the smart choices you can make to keep your benefits working for you. Read on to stay informed.

The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit, and their adjusted net income currently exceeds £60,000. The charge may also apply where another person claims Child Benefit for a child living with you and contributes at least an equa...

Alert: Setting up shop overseas? Discover why a permanent establishment could mean new tax duties, even if your presence...
06/07/2026

Alert: Setting up shop overseas? Discover why a permanent establishment could mean new tax duties, even if your presence seems small. Find out why this matters before you expand abroad.

The term permanent establishment (PE) is an important tax concept for businesses that operate across international borders. In simple terms, it determines whether a business has created a sufficient presence in another country for its profits to be taxed there. The concept is used by HMRC to determi...

Alert: Loans to employees might carry hidden tax traps if interest rates fall below official HMRC levels. Curious about ...
03/07/2026

Alert: Loans to employees might carry hidden tax traps if interest rates fall below official HMRC levels. Curious about the exceptions? Find out why some loans won't trigger fees or reports—it's more common than you think. Read on to see if your situation is covered.

Employees may receive a taxable benefit where an employer provides a loan that is interest-free or charged at a rate below HMRC’s official interest rate (currently 3.75%). The benefit arises from the difference between any interest actually paid by the employee and the interest that would have bee...

Alert: Your company mobile phone could create unexpected tax effects! Whether it's a device or reimbursements, the rules...
02/07/2026

Alert: Your company mobile phone could create unexpected tax effects! Whether it's a device or reimbursements, the rules are quite specific. Find out why it matters and what might catch you off guard. Read on to avoid surprises at tax time.

When employers provide mobile phones to employees, it is important to understand the tax treatment that applies to both the device and any related costs. The rules also differ where employers reimburse employees for their personal mobile phone expenses.

Alert: Dividend tax rules have changed for 2026-27! Discover what counts and how different rates could affect you. Find ...
01/07/2026

Alert: Dividend tax rules have changed for 2026-27! Discover what counts and how different rates could affect you. Find out why this matters now and what you might need to do next. Read on to stay ahead.

Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company. Dividends are taxed differently from salary, pensions and other forms of income, with their own allowances and tax rates.

Tax relief could be waiting on your professional subscriptions, even from past years. Have you checked if you qualify? F...
30/06/2026

Tax relief could be waiting on your professional subscriptions, even from past years. Have you checked if you qualify? Find out why now could be the right moment to claim back what's yours.

Employees may be entitled to tax relief on certain professional fees and subscriptions that they pay personally. The relief is available where membership of a professional body is required for an individual to carry out their duties, or where annual subscriptions are paid to an HMRC-approved profess...

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