Ruddocks and Co Chartered Certified Accountants

03/06/2026

Property managers, this is a risk most people are still underestimating.

If your service charge accounts are not independently certified, leaseholders now have stronger grounds than ever to challenge them.

And if that challenge arrives, you'll need more than just a spreadsheet to defend your position.

Under the latest standards, transparency, compliance, and independent certification matter more than ever.

The question isn't whether leaseholders can ask questions.

It's whether your accounts can withstand them.

Watch this before your next set of accounts goes out.

📩 Send **CERTIFY** in a direct message to discuss independent certification for your block.

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03/06/2026

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits? Find out why this matters now and what could change for your company's bottom line. Read on to learn more.

Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is central to the success of the business. These policies may provide cover

02/06/2026

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings or extensions? Read on to find out why this matters.

02/06/2026

Fuel costs are changing for drivers and hauliers alike. Discover what the new government measures mean for your wallet and journeys ahead. Read on to see how these adjustments could ease the pinch at the pump and on the road.

01/06/2026

Most construction businesses are still using the old writing-down allowance rate.

That could be a problem.

From April 2026, the main rate for plant and machinery reduced from 18% to 14%.

If you're buying equipment, machinery, or other qualifying assets, using the wrong rate could impact your tax calculations and reporting.

Small percentage change.
Potentially expensive consequences.

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01/06/2026

Alert: If you expect your income tax to drop next year, you could reduce your payments on account and ease the strain. Wondering how to claim? Find out why it might be worth checking your payment on account status now.

01/06/2026

Mileage pay just got a boost! From 6 April, approved mileage rates for cars and vans have risen to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles. If you use your own vehicle for work, this could mean more money in your pocket. Curious how this affects you and the rules around mileage allowances? Read on to find out more.

30/05/2026

If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, your tax reporting is changing from April 2026.

Under Making Tax Digital (MTD), you’ll no longer submit just one tax return each year.

You’ll need to submit updates to HMRC every quarter.

Miss deadlines and penalty points can start to build up.

And from April 2027, the threshold drops to £30,000 — meaning even more people will be affected.

The sooner you prepare, the easier the transition will be.

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29/05/2026

One contractor skipped a 5-minute CIS verification check...

HMRC came back later with an £18,000 bill. 👀

Not because the work was wrong.
Not because the subcontractor was fake.

Because the subcontractor was never verified.

If you hire subcontractors, this is one mistake you cannot afford to make.

Watch this before your next payment goes out.

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29/05/2026

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find out why this could matter for your next move. Read on to see if you're eligible for a valuable tax relief and how it could impact your financial planning.

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