How trivial benefits can improve employee morale without increasing your tax bill
When businesses look to motivate their teams, the focus often lands on salary, bonuses or large-scale perks.
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HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return filing service – what your business needs to do now
From 31 March 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free online service for filing Company Tax Returns and annual accounts.
Fewer HICBC penalties – a sign of success, or a reminder to stay compliant?
Recent data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows a dramatic fall in penalties issued under the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) – from over 13,500 in 2018/19 to just 46 in 2024
Can nearshoring solve the economic confusion?
It is no secret that the ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and tense negotiations have left the world in a perilous place from an economic standpoint.
Making Tax Digital is expanding – here’s what sole traders need to know
A significant change is on its way for sole traders, with new rules set to reshape how income is reported and managed.
Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
Will a discretionary trust prevent your home from qualifying for the residence nil rate band?
No one wants to pay more Inheritance Tax (IHT) than they have to.
Too many businesses falling into VAT traps
VAT is complex, and too many businesses are making costly, avoidable mistakes. Even a simple oversight or misunderstanding can lead to penalties, cash flow problems, and disputes with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Here are some of the most common…
900,000 sole traders pulled into MTD for ITSA
The Government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 a year. This latest extension means that an additional 900,000 sole traders must adopt digital record-keeping and quarterly…