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HMRC will be increasing the late payment rates for tax returns following the Bank of England's rise in interest rates. The Bank of...

It’s not unusual for business owners to have existing residential property investments, or to want to invest in this area. But if you’re...

As a business owner, you’ll be looking for every opportunity to claim back expenses and minimise your tax liability. But not everything ...

Top tips for successfully securing funding for your business The key enabler for success for many startups and small businesses is ...

When your limited company makes a profit, you can choose to pay a percentage of that profit to your shareholders. This is known as a ...

P11D submissions for the 2021/22 tax year are now due, together with payment of any associated National Insurance (NI) that’s due. The...

We’re always here to keep you up to date with the latest accounting, tax and compliance deadlines. Here are the forthcoming deadlines...

As of 6th July 2022, the Class 1 NIC threshold for employees will have parity with the income tax threshold, also known as the persona l...

Being able to borrow money from your business is one of the perks of being a company director. But many owners/directors will be coming...

Are you considering investing in a new way to make your business more productive or streamlined? With a tight labour market, everyone’s ...

In the 2021 Spring Budget an increase to the main rate of corporation tax was announced. This will take effect from 1 April 2023. The...

Managing your company deadlines needn’t be a huge chore. We’ll help you identify the key dates, so you can stay in control of your...

Owning your business premises through a pension scheme can be a highly tax-efficient way to invest in property. We’ll explain which...

Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away? It’s tough to remove yourself...

Making sure you get paid on time is crucial to your success. The process of making sales and generating revenue lies at the heart of any...

The Government has announced measures to increase the powers of Companies House to tackle abuse of limited companies. Announced as part...

The government has set out proposals to reform the capital allowances regime to encourage more business investment with a radical...

Recipients of the self-employment support scheme (SEISS) might have to repay some of the grant back to HMRC due to overpayments that were...

As ever, we want to keep you on the ball with the latest dates and deadlines for your business diary. Get your online calendar fired up...

When you decide to get married, tax planning is probably fairly low on your list of romantic requirements. But making use of the ...