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Alert for business owners: You could possibly slash your taxable profits by claiming the Annual Investment Allowance on ...
04/09/2026

Alert for business owners: You could possibly slash your taxable profits by claiming the Annual Investment Allowance on your new machinery and equipment. Find out why thousands are claiming up to £1 million in tax relief and how you could too. Read on to see if your next purchase qualifies!

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and deduct the full cost of eligible purchases from their profits before tax. This can help by reducing the amount of taxable profit in the period the investment is made. The AIA can gener

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-si...
03/09/2026

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-size-fits-all. Find out why this matters to your payroll and record-keeping now.

Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the employee’s job, is a uniform worn only at work, or is simply additional clothing provided by

Alert: Claiming business expenses? Keep your receipts and evidence safe! HMRC could ask for proof, so get your records i...
02/09/2026

Alert: Claiming business expenses? Keep your receipts and evidence safe! HMRC could ask for proof, so get your records in order to avoid trouble. Find out why it matters now.

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However, businesses must keep accurate records and evidence to support the costs being claimed. HMRC requires taxpayers to keep proof of business expenses, although evidenc

Missed your tax deadline? You might have a reasonable excuse that could save you from penalties. Serious illness, bereav...
02/09/2026

Missed your tax deadline? You might have a reasonable excuse that could save you from penalties. Serious illness, bereavement, or unexpected tech failures could count. Find out how acting quickly helps and when to appeal. Read on to see if you qualify.

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be able to appeal if they have a genuine reasonable excuse. Whether an excuse is accepted depends on the individual facts and whether the taxpayer took action to put things right without unnecessary delay. HMRC d

Alert: Are your workers classified correctly? Missteps in employment status can bring unexpected tax bills, fines, and l...
01/09/2026

Alert: Are your workers classified correctly? Missteps in employment status can bring unexpected tax bills, fines, and lost rights. Find out why reviewing this now could save your business trouble. Read on to see what you need to check.

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax liabilities, penalties and loss of employment rights. Employment status affects both the ri

VAT registration just got a lot more interesting! Did you know you might reclaim VAT on some costs from before you were ...
01/09/2026

VAT registration just got a lot more interesting! Did you know you might reclaim VAT on some costs from before you were even registered? It could mean reclaiming VAT on goods bought up to four years prior and services up to six months earlier, but only if they're linked to your current business. Intrigued? Find out why this could impact your next VAT return and what special rules might affect you.

Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods and services purchased before VAT registration.  There are specific time limits for claiming pre-registration VAT. VAT on goods can generally be reclaimed where the goods are still held by the business

Unlock confidence for your business funding journey with HMRC's advance assurance. Curious how this could boost investor...
28/08/2026

Unlock confidence for your business funding journey with HMRC's advance assurance. Curious how this could boost investor trust? Find out why it matters now.

Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can benefit from obtaining advance assurance from HMRC before approaching investors. Advance assurance allows a company to ask HMRC whether a proposed investment is lik

Employers, did you know the official interest rate for beneficial loans just changed to 3.75% for 2026-27? This could me...
27/08/2026

Employers, did you know the official interest rate for beneficial loans just changed to 3.75% for 2026-27? This could mean tax tweaks for employees taking loans below this rate. Keeping track makes all the difference. Find out why this matters for your payroll and reporting.

Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a rate below the official rate, a taxable benefit may arise. These types of loans are referre

Big news for sole traders and partnerships! Incorporation Relief can mean you defer your Capital Gains Tax when moving y...
26/08/2026

Big news for sole traders and partnerships! Incorporation Relief can mean you defer your Capital Gains Tax when moving your business to a limited company. Wondering how this could affect your finances? Find out why it matters now and what you might need to consider before making a move. Read on to uncover the details and see if this could be a game-changer for your business tax planning.

When a sole trader or the partners in a partnership transfer a business to a limited company, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may arise. This is because business assets are normally treated as being transferred at their market value, which may be considerably more than their original cost. Howeve

Alert: Missing a tax notification to HMRC could land you with a penalty. If you have overlooked a tax liability, steppin...
25/08/2026

Alert: Missing a tax notification to HMRC could land you with a penalty. If you have overlooked a tax liability, stepping forward now could help reduce fines. Find out why acting fast matters and how your cooperation makes a difference. Read on to see what you need to know.

If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC has not already been informed about, you must notify HMRC within the relevant time limit. Failing to do so can result in a financial penalty in addition to the tax and any interest due. A failure to notify can arise in a ra

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