New employers check list
Taking on your first employee can help a business grow, although it also brings a...
Tax and termination payments
The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that...
Do you need to register for self-assessment?
Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may...
Working out your UK residence status
Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in...
Tax effects of living away from your home
Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point...
Tax-free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of...
Reclaiming VAT on car leasing costs
Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on...
Why cyber security is now a business survival issue
Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are...
Employment law changes pressure small businesses
Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment...
Tax Diary June/July 2026
1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31...
How the Marriage Allowance works
The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife...
Self-employed National Insurance
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class...
National Insurance liability on benefits in kind
National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance...
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall...
How dividends are taxed
Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates...
