Sep 24, 2026 | Business Start Ups, Current Guides, HMRC, Self-Assessment, Sole Trader, Tax
If you started working for yourself during the last tax year, there is an important date coming up. 5 October 2026. This is the deadline for telling HMRC that you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2025/26 tax yearif you have not sent one before....
Sep 11, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Information, Limited Company, Self-Assessment, Tax
AI can answer a tax question in seconds. Accounting software can categorise transactions, generate reports and automate much of your bookkeeping. So, with technology doing more of the work, it is reasonable to ask: Do I still need an accountant? For most...
Aug 14, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Income Tax, Making Tax Digital, Self-Assessment, Sole Trader
Your MTD quarterly update has been submitted. So, what happens next? For those who joined Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from April 2026, submitting that first quarterly update is an important milestone. But it is only one part of the new MTD process. Once your...
Jul 31, 2026 | Current Guides, Expenses, Information, Self-Assessment, Tax
Keeping accurate mileage records could reduce your tax bill and help you stay on the right side of HMRC. If you use your own vehicle for business, you may be able to claim tax relief on the miles you travel. Many business owners either miss legitimate claims or claim...
Jul 24, 2026 | Current Guides, Information, Self-Assessment, Sole Trader, Tax
Paying the right National Insurance contributions helps protect your future benefits while keeping your tax affairs up to date. If you’re self-employed, understanding how National Insurance works is an important part of running your business. What are National...
Jul 3, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Income Tax, Information, Self-Assessment, Tax
North Devon Accounts helps business owners and self-employed taxpayers understand upcoming tax liabilities and avoid unexpected HMRC bills. For many people, the 31 January Self Assessment deadline receives plenty of attention. The second Payment on Account due on 31...
