Getting Ready For The Autumn Budget 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 is next week, and the Government has been unveiling a number of plans for the future ...

Join Us This Wednesday At The BusComm Showcase!

We're excited to be a part of the BusComm Showcase which is taking place this Wednesday 20th October ...

The Benefits Of Hiring An Apprentice

If you're thinking of hiring an apprentice, you'll know how they can benefit your small business in many ways ...

Anyone Can Be A Victim Of Scammers, Warns HMRC

HMRC is urging taxpayers to be cautious of anyone approaching them either online or off as they could be scammers ...

GB Number Plate Stickers No Longer Valid Abroad

Any British motorist venturing outside the UK with their car should now remove any old style GB number plate stickers ...

UK Delays Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

The Government's plan to introduce Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been delayed for another year ...

COVID-19 Support Schemes Are Ending Today

It's the last day of September 2021, and, as publicised, the Government are ending all their COVID-19 support schemes ...

Tax-Relief Schemes Make Startups A Better Investment Proposition

Business owners are interested in their own tax affairs, but they should consider the tax position of any investors ...

HMRC Says The Tax Gap Remains Low

In their latest Measuring Tax Gaps bulletin, HMRC has estimated the 2019/20 tax gap at just 5.3% ...

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Ends Soon!

The Government's Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS) will finish at the end of this month ...

HMRC Can Help With Childcare Costs

With schools returning soon, HMRC is reminding families to ensure they claim Tax-Free Childcare if they're eligible ...

What Is The Health & Social Care Levy?

As Parliament has just voted for the proposed Health & Social Care Levy, I thought I'd explain what it is ...

The Ongoing Saga of VAT And Jaffa Cakes

It's my opinion that you should never assume anything with VAT. You're probably thinking of Jaffa Cakes ...

Contactless Payments Limit Increases From the 15th Of October

The contactless payments limit is to be increased and although hugely convenient, may be a thief's dream ...

Have You Been Missing Your Booze Cruises This Year?

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 1st of January 2021 so a booze cruise is now costly ...

Starting A Business? Speak To An Accountant

When starting a business, the initial costs put many off, but speaking to an accountant will pay dividends ...

Late Payments Stifle SME Funding Access

Many small business owners have major concerns about their access to finance over the next few years ...

Going Green Is Good For The Planet But Is It Good For Your Business?

Going green is high on the agenda, so I asked Jacky Sherman, chair of the Green Business Network to write a guest post ...