09-02-2026
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 Read more..
09-02-2026
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 Read more..
05-02-2026
What is a UK property business
The income generated from land or property in the UK is treated as arising from a UK property business. The underlying legislation defines this broadly to include all activities that produce rental Read more..
05-02-2026
What is a salaried member of an LLP
The salaried member legislation applies to certain members of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) whose terms of membership are more like an employee than a partner. To be a salaried member, the Read more..
05-02-2026
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 Read more..
05-02-2026
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 Read more..
05-02-2026
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 Read more..
05-02-2026
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 Read more..
04-02-2026
Payments made into employee benefit trusts constitute taxable income
A Tribunal recently ruled that payments made for work into a third-party trust constitute immediate employment earnings. This decision effectively precludes employers from using loan-based structures Read more..
02-02-2026
The rise of the silver economy
The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK and across much of the developed world, people are living longer, Read more..
02-02-2026
Turning waste disposal into an income stream
For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required to stay compliant and keep operations running smoothly. However, there is growing interest in the idea Read more..
29-01-2026
Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud
Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in the recent Budget. The changes are intended to allow faster intervention where fraud is suspected, while Read more..
29-01-2026
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is the final Budget before the Holyrood elections due to take place Read more..
29-01-2026
MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you need to use it
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so as a matter of urgency. This is because from April 2026 the way many individuals Read more..
29-01-2026
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue and capital spending plans, including detailed portfolio spending plans.
Mark Read more..