Oct 2, 2026 | Current Guides, Expenses, Information, Tax, VAT
You know you paid for something for the business. You can see the payment leaving your bank account. But when it comes to doing the accounts, the receipt is nowhere to be found. Does that mean you can’t claim the expense? Not necessarily. A missing receipt...
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 18, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Information, Limited Company, Sole Trader, Tax
Thinking about providing a car or van through your limited company? The tax treatment can vary considerably depending on the vehicle, who uses it, how it is used and whether the business pays for private fuel. Here’s what you need to know for the 2026/27 tax...
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 28, 2026 | Current Guides, HMRC, Income Tax, Landlords, Sole Trader, Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became mandatory for the first group of sole traders and landlords in April 2026. The first quarterly update deadline has now passed, but HMRC believes a significant number of people who should be using MTD have not yet signed up....
Aug 21, 2026 | Business Start Ups, Current Guides, Information, Limited Company, Making Tax Digital, Tax
Running a business means making decisions about money, tax and the future of your business. An accountant can help you make those decisions with a clearer understanding of the numbers behind them. For some businesses, working with an accountant begins with...
