Beware of the risks of engaging employees as sham contractors
Recently, a clear legal precedent confirmed that the nature of an individual's work is determined...
Paying Class 4 NICs
If you are self-employed and your profits are above £12,570, you may need to pay...
When you don’t need to make payments on account
If you file a Self-Assessment return you may need to pay your tax in three...
Advantages of VAT Flat Rate Scheme
If your business has relatively low VATable expenses, the VAT Flat Rate Scheme can simplify...
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...
Claiming lettings relief
If you have tenants in your home, it’s essential to understand the Capital Gains Tax...
Reporting foreign income to HMRC
If you are UK resident and receive income from abroad, such as overseas wages, rent...
Reliefs and allowances for Corporation Tax purposes
Companies can reduce their Corporation Tax bill through a range of reliefs, including R&D credits...
Report and pay Capital Gains Tax
If you sell assets such as shares or land, you may need to report your...
Have you verified your ID at Companies House?
From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be...
