Budget date announced
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed, in a video message, that the...
16 years old – the minimum age for a company director
Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you...
What is the settlement legislation?
Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax...
How do HMRC define “wholly and exclusively” for tax purposes
Not sure if a business cost is deductible? HMRC’s ‘wholly and exclusively’ rule is the...
Using your own car for work purposes
Using your own car or bike for work travel? You may be able to claim...
When you cannot charge VAT
Not all goods and services carry a 20% VAT, knowing the right rate can save...
How to pay corporation tax online
Paying Corporation Tax? Always use the correct reference or risk delays and penalties.
To pay Corporation...
What insurance cover should a company consider?
Running a small business comes with plenty to juggle, and while insurance might not be...
Are you selling goods or services on a digital platform?
From 2024, platforms like eBay, Vinted and Airbnb must report seller data to HMRC, so...
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...