Abacus Accountancy - Norfolk

12/10/2026

ChatGPT to the rescue! Due to Amy being so passionate and enthusiastic talking about her new project at The Feed on the inaugral 'bramble ramble' we forgot to get a picture for social media after our circuit of Whitlingham Lake. So this is what AI produced based on our Ln profile photos.

08/10/2026

We've had a great morning at the B2B Exhibition 2026, meeting so many Norfolk businesses and organisations.
There is still time to come and say hello to the Abacus Accountancy team this afternoon.

Perhaps you have been meaning to ask about:

💥Your Self Assessment Tax Return
💥Preparing for Making Tax Digital
💥Improving your bookkeeping and processes
💥Charity accounts or an independent examination

Come and have an informal chat with us before the exhibition finishes. We would love to meet you.

08/10/2026

We’re here and ready for B2B Exhibition 2026! 🎉

The Abacus Accountancy team is at Norfolk Showground today, meeting businesses and charities from across the region.

Come and say hello and try your luck on our 'Spin to Win' game, for a chance to win an annual pass at Banham Zoo & Africa Alive, or a £50 voucher at The George Hotel in Dereham.

No question is too small, and we promise to keep the accounting jargon to a minimum! 😀

05/10/2026

Only a few days to go until B2B Exhibition 2026! 😀

🧮 The Abacus Accountancy team will be at Norfolk Showground this Thursday, ready to answer your questions about:

• 2025/26 Self Assessment Tax Returns
• Making Tax Digital for sole traders and landlords
• Business accounts and bookkeeping
• Charity accounts and independent examinations
• Payroll, VAT and CIS

The online Self Assessment deadline may not be until 31 January 2027, but providing your information earlier gives you more time to understand and plan for any tax due.
If you run a business or charity and would like friendly, practical accounting support without unnecessary jargon, come and have a chat with us.

Attendance is free:
https://norfolkchamber.co.uk/chamber-events/b2b-exhibition-2026/

01/10/2026

Is your business ready for Making Tax Digital?

From April 2027, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords whose qualifying income was more than £30,000 in the 2025/26 tax year.
This will mean keeping digital records and providing quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software.

If you are unsure whether the new rules apply to you, or you would like help getting your bookkeeping and software ready, come and speak to us at B2B Exhibition 2026 on Thursday 8th October.

We will be happy to explain what is changing in plain English and help you understand your next steps.
https://norfolkchamber.co.uk/chamber-events/b2b-exhibition-2026/

29/09/2026

We’re exhibiting at B2B Exhibition 2026!

On Thursday 8 October, the Abacus Accountancy team will be joining more than 100 exhibitors at Norfolk Showground for one of the region’s biggest business events.
Whether you would like to ask us about accounts, tax, bookkeeping, Making Tax Digital or simply find out more about how we support local businesses and charities, come along and say hello.

Attendance is free, and you can find further details and register here:
https://norfolkchamber.co.uk/chamber-events/b2b-exhibition-2026/

We look forward to seeing you there!

16/06/2026

HMRC Mileage Rates Increase from April 2026 – What Businesses Need to Know

For the first time in 15 years, HMRC has increased the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for cars and vans, effective from 6 April 2026. The rate for the first 10,000 business miles has risen from 45p to 55p per mile, while the rate for mileage above 10,000 miles remains unchanged at 25p per mile. The passenger rate remains at 5p per mile per passenger.

This long-awaited change reflects the significant increase in motoring costs over recent years, including fuel, insurance, maintenance and vehicle running expenses. The new rate applies not only to employees claiming business mileage but also to self-employed individuals using HMRC's simplified mileage method.

From an employer's perspective, now is the time to review mileage reimbursement policies. Businesses can reimburse employees up to the approved rate without creating a tax or National Insurance liability. Employers who have already paid mileage claims at the previous 45p rate since April 2026 may wish to consider making top-up payments, as the increase has been backdated to the start of the tax year.

For employees and business owners alike, the change provides a welcome increase in tax-efficient support for business travel. As always, maintaining accurate mileage records remains essential to support any claims.

If you would like advice on how these changes affect your business, please contact us.

11/06/2026

Companies House had originally dropped the plans to require submission of the Profit & Loss account for all companies - but this will now become mandatory from April 2028. However those classed as small or micro-entities can opt out of the P&L details appearing on display in the Public Register.

In addition from that date all filings to Companies House will need to take place using commercial software - as the facility to input directly to Companies House will be removed.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/companies-house-to-bring-in-changes-to-accounts-filing-from-april-2028?

Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will need to file accounts via commercial software with more time to prepare.

03/06/2026

We are growing our team and hiring an admin assistant! Please click on the link to apply https://abcabacus.co.uk/careers

21/01/2026

Were you aware that the first week of February is International Networking week.
As such my business group is having a special networking event on the morning of Tuesday 3rd in East Harling to give business owners a chance to network and promote their business.
I’d love you to come as my guest?