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Helping family or friends with their tax
Need to help a relative or friend with tax? HMRC’s Trusted Helper service makes it quick and easy to support someone online. Whether it is checking Income Tax, updating their personal details or
Higher penalties for MTD filers
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000 you need to start preparing to submit quarterly updates,
Transfer pricing consultation
New UK transfer pricing rules could mean more reporting and fewer exemptions for mid-sized businesses. The government is consulting on proposals to tighten compliance and align with global standards.
Why industry expertise matters when starting a business
Starting your own business can be an exciting and liberating decision. But passion and ambition alone are rarely enough. One of the most overlooked factors in business failure is a lack of direct
Choosing the right KPI’s for your business
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are not just numbers on a dashboard; they are tools to help business owners make better decisions. But with so many metrics available, how do you know which ones
Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NIC
Employers must act now to meet the deadline for paying Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 to avoid HMRC penalties. These contributions are due by 19 July 2025 if paying by post, or by 22 July 2025 for
File and paying CGT after property sales
Capital Gains Tax on certain residential property sales must be reported and paid within 60 days to avoid penalties and interest.
The annual exempt amount applicable to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is
Struggling to fund your July tax payment?
The second 2024-25 payment on account for self-assessment taxpayers is due on 31 July 2025. If you are finding it difficult to meet this tax bill, there are options available to ease the