10 min read If you’re thinking about passing on your business, farm, or other valuable assets, there are some important tax changes coming that you should know about. The way Inheritance Tax relief works for business and agricultural assets is being updated and these changes could mean your family pays more tax later if you […]
Advice for Small Businesses
How does the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) work for sole traders and limited companies?
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Mar
Mar
10 min read If you work in the UK construction industry, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) will likely affect how you pay others and how you get paid. As a sole trader or a limited company, it’s important to understand the rules. This helps you stay compliant, avoid fines, and keep your cash flow steady. […]
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Feb
Feb
10 min read HMRC began writing to companies and their agents with a clear message: please check your Corporation Tax return. These letters are part of HMRC’s ongoing compliance activity and are being sent where HMRC believes the Corporation Tax liability declared in a company’s most recent return looks much lower than expected when compared […]
10
Feb
Feb
10 min read When your tax bill lands at the worst possible time, you are not alone in the way you feel. For many people, especially the self-employed, landlords and those with more complex finances, finding the full amount by the January deadline can feel overwhelming. The good news is that HMRC does offer support; […]
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Jan
Jan
10 min read If you run your own business or rent out property, you’ve probably come across the term Making Tax Digital, or MTD for short. It’s the government’s big push to move tax reporting fully online — and from April 2026, many self-employed individuals and landlords will have to use digital accounting software to […]
Advice for Small Businesses
HMRC’s Dividend Income nudge letters: What you need to do before 31 January 2026
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Dec
Dec
10 min read If you’ve recently received a letter from HMRC asking you to check your Self Assessment for dividend income, don’t panic — you’re far from alone. Thousands of people across the UK have received similar letters as part of HMRC’s latest campaign to make sure everyone is declaring their income correctly. These are […]
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Dec
Dec
10 min read If you’ve recently received one of those “please check if you need to pay the High‑Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC)” letters from HM Revenue & Customs — don’t panic. The good news is this blog walks you through what the letter means, what steps to take and how to stay on the […]
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Nov
Nov
10 min read Scammers are pretty smart, and they mislead people in numerous ways. One of their most favourite and popular tricks is to impersonate HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs). Each year, thousands of people fall for their scams when they receive emails, texts, and phone calls, even letters, which are very convincing and […]
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Nov
Nov
10 min read Running a nursery in the UK comes with rising costs — from staff wages and rent, to supplies, insurance, and compliance. While you focus on giving children the best care, it’s easy to overlook one area that could save you thousands each year: tax planning. With the right strategies, day care and nursery owners […]
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Oct
Oct
10 min read Running a nursery or childcare setting means wearing many hats, including a caregiver, administrator, problem-solver, and sometimes, accountant. And as tax season approaches, that last role often becomes more pressing. Whether you’re a self-employed childminder or running a larger early years setting, filing your Self Assessment tax return is a non-negotiable part of the […]
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