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31 January deadline met by more than 11.48 million people
HMRC has confirmed that more than 11.48 million people submitted their 2024-25 self-assessment tax returns by the 31 January deadline. This included 475,722 taxpayers who left their filing until the
Tax Diary March/April 2026
1 March 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 May 2025.2 March 2026 – Self-Assessment tax for 2024-25 paid after this date will incur a 5% surcharge unless liabilities are
Business rates support and cash flow for hospitality businesses
Hospitality businesses continue to operate in a challenging environment. Rising wage costs, energy prices and supply chain pressures have all placed strain on margins. Against this backdrop, recent
Budgeting and forecasting in a period of lower confidence
Many business owners are entering the new year with a sense of caution. Confidence across the UK business community has softened, driven by continued cost pressures, uncertainty over tax policy and
Do you charge VAT when you sell a company car?
The question of whether or not you are required to charge VAT when selling a company car depends on how the vehicle was bought and whether VAT was recovered at the time. Understanding these
New employee starter checklist
Setting up the correct tax code when a new employee starts is essential, as even small payroll errors can lead to unnecessary tax overpayments and avoidable complications later on.
When hiring a new
Eligibility for Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can significantly reduce the Capital Gains Tax due when selling a business or shares, but with higher rates coming from April 2026, timing and eligibility matter
Car and travel costs if self employed
If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs can be claimed.
You can claim allowable business expenses for car, van, or travel costs, which reduce your taxable