Insights, updates, and practical advice from our team of accountants and bookkeepers.
HMRC has launched a new streamlined Self Assessment registration service — new taxpayers can now get their UTR within 72 hours. But the 5 October 2026 deadline to register for 2025/26 is just weeks away. Here’s what you need to know.
The Autumn Budget lands on 28 October 2026. Here is a practical, no-panic checklist for sole traders, small businesses and Ltd directors to get ready.
HMRC is set to receive more detailed data on card sales and bank interest under new Finance Bill 2026–27 proposals. Find out what this means for your bookkeeping and how to stay ahead.
Not sure whether you need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or both? We break down the difference, explain when you need each, and help you make the right choice for your business.
Most small business owners don't realise they have a business credit score — or that it's quietly shaping the credit terms, loans and supplier deals on offer. Here's what affects it and how to improve it.
Every time a director of a limited company makes a personal purchase through their company, a debt is formally created. That debt is tracked in the Director's Loan Account — and if it grows too large or is left outstanding too long, the tax consequences can be severe.
The 31 January 2027 Self-Assessment deadline feels distant — but starting now saves money, reduces stress, and could speed up any refund you're owed.
HMRC is tightening its powers to look further back into tax affairs, with 20-year time limits already in play for deliberate errors and new adviser rules on the way. Here's what it means for sole traders, small businesses and Ltd companies.
Employer NIC jumped to 15%, the secondary threshold dropped to £5,000, and the minimum wage rose again. Here's exactly what changed for small business payroll in April 2026 and what you need to do about it.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax went live in April 2026. If you're a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, your first quarterly submission is due 7 August 2026. Here's everything you need to know.
From director pay and pensions to electric cars and expenses, discover the practical ways a proactive accountant saves limited company directors real money every year.
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