Increase in the London congestion charge from January 2026
The daily charge for driving within the London Congestion Charge zone will rise from £15...
Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now...
Paying tax arrears using HMRC payment plans
If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to...
Set up your tax app with HMRC
The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment...
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they...
HMRC contacting sole traders
HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting...
Enforcement of the minimum wage
The Department for Business & Trade has recently published a report that outlines the government's...
How many businesses are there in the UK?
Current estimates suggest that there are around 5.6 million businesses operating in the UK. This...
Directors liability for company debts
A limited company is a separate legal entity. In normal circumstances, its debts belong to...
Taxable benefits for use of company car
The tax you pay on the use of a company car depends largely on its...
Business Asset Disposal Relief – the present rates
If you are thinking about selling a business or shares, it is important to understand...
Why ID verification is supposedly good for business
Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs)...
Valuing and pricing goods and services
For any business, knowing how to value and price what it sells is fundamental to...
Facing change with confidence
Change is part of every business journey. Whether it is prompted by new technology, regulation...
Claiming for working at home
Employees who are working at home may be entitled to claim tax relief on certain...