Balancing access to justice and abuse of process
An extended civil restraint order (ECRO) was issued against a prolific Employment Tribunal (ET) litigant...
Keeping your best people with flexible working
For many small business owners, finding and keeping good staff is one of the biggest...
Cash flow resilience and access to funding
Running a small business often feels like walking a financial tightrope. Cash can be flowing...
Fixing problems with running payroll
Employers must report pay and deductions correctly to HMRC, but errors can usually be fixed...
Unused pension funds and IHT from April 2027
From 6 April 2027, new measures first announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 will come...
What if your pension contributions are excessive?
You can claim tax relief on pension contributions up to 100% of earnings, but exceeding...
MTD for IT taxpayer exemption
From April 2026, the self-employed and landlords must use MTD for IT, but exemptions may...
Corporation tax roadmap
With a £50bn shortfall looming, the Chancellor may need to revisit last year’s Corporation Tax...
What are the current Income Tax bands and allowances?
Income Tax applies to earnings, pensions, savings, dividends and more, with different bands across the...
How to gain a competitive advantage
In every market, businesses face competition. Some competitors may be larger, others may have deeper...
Why increasing an overdraft to fund losses is a dangerous game
Many business owners see their bank overdraft as a flexible safety net. When cash runs...
Tax Diary September/October 2025
1 September 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30...
Applying for Home Responsibilities Protection
Did you know a missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) record could reduce your State Pension...
Using the 159 helpline
If a call from your bank feels suspicious, just hang up and dial 159 to...
When dividends cannot be paid
Under the Companies Act 2006, dividends can only be paid from realised profits, never from...