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Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

Why Your Business Should Have a Shareholders’ Agreement

September 21, 2026

A shareholders’ agreement can be one of the most important documents a company’s owners put in place. When everything is going well, it’s easy to…

Why Every Business Needs a 12-Month Profit Improvement Plan

September 14, 2026

Growing sales is an obvious goal for most businesses. But higher turnover doesn’t necessarily mean higher profits. A business can increase its sales while seeing…

Could You Save on Childcare Costs with Tax-Free Childcare?

September 7, 2026

With childcare costs continuing to be a significant expense for many working families, it’s worth checking whether you could benefit from the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. The…

Do You Need to Pay Tax on Your Side Hustle?

August 31, 2026

Turning a hobby into a side business can be a great way to earn some extra income. But if your side hustle is bringing in…

HMRC Contacts Self-Employed People About National Insurance Gaps

August 24, 2026

HMRC is contacting some self-employed individuals whose National Insurance records may contain gaps that could affect their State Pension entitlement. If you receive a letter…

New to Self Assessment? Here’s What You Need to Know

Self Assessment for Beginners: Deadlines, Payments and Records

February 2, 20260Comments

Self Assessment for beginners can feel like a collection of unrelated dates, forms and payments. In reality, the process is easier to manage when you separate it into four jobs:…

Preparing for Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know

January 26, 20260Comments

With the new tax year fast approaching, many businesses are beginning to prepare for the changes introduced by Making Tax Digital (MTD). From April, sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 will…

HMRC Warns of Increased Self Assessment Scams Ahead of Jan Deadline

January 19, 20260Comments

With the Self Assessment deadline of 31 January just around the corner, HMRC is alerting taxpayers to a rise in scams targeting individuals at this time of year. Since February 2025, HMRC has been…

Reflecting on 2025…and looking ahead to 2026!

January 12, 20260Comments

As we enter into a New Year, it’s a natural time to pause and think about how your business has performed over the past year. For many, some things will…

Self Assessment – Spread The Cost!

January 12, 20260Comments

Struggling with your tax bill? You may be able to pay in instalments. While the Self Assessment deadline for filing and paying tax isn’t until 31 January 2026, getting organised…

Received a letter from HMRC about MTD (Making Tax Digital)? Here’s what you need to know:

January 5, 20260Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun contacting selected taxpayers to outline the steps they need to take ahead of the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes, which come into…