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Liondaris & Co Liondaris & Co are London based Accountants, offering exceptional accountancy and tax advice.

Liondaris & Co is a firm of Accountants who specialise in accountancy and taxation services for individuals, small and medium size businesses. Our aim is to provide a personal service that delivers solutions, by focusing on and understanding our client's specific needs. We have an extensive portfolio of clients which has provided us with the opportunity to increase our knowledge in a variety of sectors. We treat all clients equally and focus on providing professional advice and personal support.

21/10/2026

Q4 is payroll's pressure test — and now is the right time for a quick compliance check 👇

6 things to review before year-end:

✅ RTI submissions filed on or before each pay date?
✅ Employee tax codes correct — no one stuck on an emergency code?
✅ NMW rates checked against actual take-home after deductions?
✅ New benefits being tracked for the next P11D?
✅ Director's loan account balance reviewed?
✅ Employment Allowance (up to £10,500) claimed correctly?

Issues flagged now are far easier to fix than errors discovered at year-end.

Full payroll checklist on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

When did you last do a payroll audit? Drop a comment or message us for a review 👇

19/10/2026

October is the right time to review your pension contribution position for 2026/27 — not March 🏦

Why employer pension contributions are so powerful for limited company directors:

✅ Tax-deductible for the company — saves Corporation Tax
✅ No Income Tax or NI for you personally
✅ Outside your estate for IHT purposes
✅ Annual Allowance is £60,000 for 2026/27

Example: a £20,000 employer contribution costs a company paying 25% CT approximately £15,000 after tax relief — while adding £20,000 to your pension.

Don't forget carry-forward: unused allowance from the previous 3 tax years can be added to this year's limit.

More on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Have you reviewed your pension contributions for this tax year yet? Let us know below 👇

16/10/2026

Budget day is just around the corner. Here's how to read the announcements through a business lens 👇

1️⃣ CGT and disposals — rate changes can take effect from Budget day. If you're mid-sale, this matters now.

2️⃣ Pension allowances — act before any changes take effect. The Annual Allowance is £60,000 for 2026/27.

3️⃣ Corporation Tax reliefs — R&D rates, capital allowances, and loss relief are all within Budget scope.

4️⃣ Income Tax and NI — any threshold or rate changes affect how directors should structure their pay for the rest of the year.

5️⃣ IHT reliefs — Business Property Relief changes are already underway. A further Budget could add to them.

We'll be sharing a full breakdown on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

What Budget announcement are you most focused on for your business? Tell us below 👇

14/10/2026

R&D tax relief is one of the most under-claimed reliefs in UK business tax — and the rules changed again in April 2024 👇

The new merged scheme:
— 20% credit rate for most companies
— 27% enhanced rate for R&D-intensive SMEs (R&D = 30%+ of total expenditure)

What qualifies? More than you might think:
✅ Bespoke software development
✅ Improving manufacturing processes
✅ Solving technical problems that aren't straightforward
✅ Engineering new products

Important: all claims now need an Additional Information Form submitted to HMRC, and first-time claimants must pre-notify within 6 months of their accounting year-end.

Full R&D guide on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Have you ever made an R&D claim? Or not sure if you qualify? Drop us a message — it costs nothing to find out 👇

12/10/2026

IHT rules for business owners changed significantly in October 2024 — do you know where you stand? 👇

The key change: Business Property Relief (BPR) used to give 100% IHT relief on qualifying business assets. From April 2026, that 100% relief only applies to the first £1 million. Above that, relief drops to 50% — meaning an effective IHT rate of 20% on the excess.

This affects:
— Shares in unlisted trading companies
— Business premises owned personally and used by the business
— AIM-listed shares that previously qualified

What to do now:
✅ Get your estate valued to understand your IHT exposure
✅ Review your will and any existing trusts
✅ Consider lifetime gifting or life insurance written in trust

Full IHT planning guide on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Have you reviewed your IHT position since the BPR changes? Drop a comment or message us 👇

09/10/2026

The Autumn Budget is almost here 👀 Here's what SME owners should be keeping a close eye on:

📊 Capital Gains Tax — rates and BADR could change from Budget day
🏠 Inheritance Tax — further restrictions to Business Property Relief are possible
🏢 Corporation Tax reliefs — R&D rates, capital allowances, and loss relief all within scope
💷 Income Tax thresholds — frozen until 2028, but the Budget could adjust the timeline

What to do before it lands:
✅ Bring forward any planned asset disposals if CGT changes are a concern
✅ Review pension contributions for 2026/27
✅ Book a pre-Budget review with your accountant this week

We'll share a breakdown as soon as the Budget is announced.

More on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

What Budget change are you most concerned about? Let us know below 👇

07/10/2026

The 5 October Self Assessment registration deadline has passed — but if you still haven't registered, act now rather than later 👇

HMRC can charge a late registration penalty, but voluntary registration still results in lower penalties than waiting for HMRC to chase you.

You likely needed to register if in 2025/26 you were:
— Self-employed with income over £1,000
— A company director
— Earning untaxed income over £2,500 (rental, dividends, interest)
— Earning over £100,000

The filing deadline is still 31 January 2027 — but you need your UTR first, and HMRC can take up to 10 working days to issue it.

Full guide on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Not registered yet? Message us now — we can help you get it done today 👇

29/09/2026

The Self Assessment deadline is 31 January 2027 — but now is when you should be getting organised 📋

Quick progress check:

✅ Registered? (Must do by 5 Oct if it's your first year)
✅ P60, self-employment records, rental income, dividend statements ready?
✅ Pension contributions and Gift Aid donations noted?
✅ Any capital asset disposals to report?
✅ Appointment booked with your accountant?

Our diary fills up fast from October onwards — if you want support with your return, now is the time to book.

Self Assessment checklist on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Early filer or last-minute January panic merchant? No judgement — tell us below 👇

27/09/2026

The Autumn Budget is expected in the coming weeks. Here are 4 things to sort before it lands 👇

1️⃣ Register for Self Assessment — TODAY is the deadline (5 October). Go to GOV.UK now if you haven't already.

2️⃣ Start your VAT return — the quarter ending 30 Sep is due by 7 November. Get the reconciliation done now rather than in the last week of October.

3️⃣ Book your Self Assessment appointment — this is peak season. Secure your slot before December.

4️⃣ Have a pre-Budget conversation — CGT rates, IHT reliefs, and allowances can change on Budget day. If you have decisions pending, talk to your accountant this week.

All our resources on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

What's still on your to-do list? Drop a comment or message us 👇

24/09/2026

Getting a letter from HMRC can feel alarming. Here's what triggers a compliance check — and how to handle it 👇

Common triggers:
— Big year-on-year swings in income or profit
— Expenses that look high for your sector
— Income reported by banks or platforms that doesn't match your return
— High-risk relief claims (R&D, BADR, loss relief)
— Random selection

Types of contact:
📬 Nudge letter — not formal, but don't ignore it
📬 Section 9A enquiry — a formal enquiry into your return. HMRC has 12 months from the date you actually file to open one, not 12 months from the filing deadline
📬 Discovery assessment — four years normally, six for careless behaviour, up to twenty for deliberate

The golden rule: take professional advice before you respond to HMRC.

Full compliance guidance on our insights page 👇
https://www.liondaris.co.uk/insights

Ever had a letter from HMRC? How did you handle it? 👇

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