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A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and complia...
23/09/2026

A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and compliance rules. Could this affect your local v**e shop? Find out why the clock is ticking for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers alike. **ng

Businesses in the va**ng sector are reminded that the new Va**ng Products Duty and the Va**ng Duty Stamps Scheme will take effect from 1 October 2026. HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to make sure they are ready for the introduction of the Va**ng Products Duty and t...

Alert: HMRC plans to recover persistent tax debts automatically from UK bank accounts after multiple collection attempts...
22/09/2026

Alert: HMRC plans to recover persistent tax debts automatically from UK bank accounts after multiple collection attempts fail. Could this affect you or your business? Find out why this change matters and what safeguards are in place.

HMRC is reviewing proposals to introduce new powers for recovering lower-value, persistent tax debts from individuals and businesses that repeatedly fail to engage with collection efforts. The proposals, set out in a public consultation earlier this year, would allow HMRC to recover debts through af...

Alert: Dividing finances due to divorce isn't just about who gets what. Tax rules mean timing and agreements can serious...
21/09/2026

Alert: Dividing finances due to divorce isn't just about who gets what. Tax rules mean timing and agreements can seriously affect money on the table. Find out why expert advice is key before signing anything. Read on to avoid costly surprises.

When a couple divorces or separates, they need to agree how their finances will be divided. This can include property, pensions, savings, investments and maintenance payments. Where possible, reaching an agreement without going to court can be quicker and less expensive. In England and Wales, howev...

🚨 New tax alert! HMRC has launched a faster, easier way to register for self-assessment online. Avoid penalties by actin...
21/09/2026

🚨 New tax alert! HMRC has launched a faster, easier way to register for self-assessment online. Avoid penalties by acting in good time and discover how your Unique Taxpayer Reference could arrive within days, not weeks. Find out why this matters now and get ahead on your tax journey.

HMRC has launched an improved online service to make it easier for individuals to register for self-assessment. Anyone who needs to submit a tax return for the first time for the 2025–26 tax year should notify HMRC by 5 October 2026 to avoid a potential penalty.

Could flat rates be the key to easier record keeping and saving time for the self-employed? Discover how simplified expe...
18/09/2026

Could flat rates be the key to easier record keeping and saving time for the self-employed? Discover how simplified expenses might change the way you handle costs. Find out why comparing flat rates and actual expenses matters before you decide. Read on to see if this method suits your business routines.

Self-employed people can choose to use simplified expenses to calculate certain business costs using flat rates rather than working out their actual expenses.

Alert: Are your staff getting the right minimum wage? Mistakes could cost you dearly. Check if apprentices or young work...
17/09/2026

Alert: Are your staff getting the right minimum wage? Mistakes could cost you dearly. Check if apprentices or young workers are paid correctly to avoid penalties. Find out why it matters now and keep your payroll up to date.

Employers must make sure their staff receive at least the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate that applies to them. The correct rate depends on the worker's age and, in some cases, whether they are an apprentice.

Alert: Did you know your company can be dormant for Corporation Tax without being officially closed? It's about your tra...
16/09/2026

Alert: Did you know your company can be dormant for Corporation Tax without being officially closed? It's about your trading activity, income, and more. Find out why this could affect your next tax move. Read on to see if your company fits the dormant status.

A company does not have to be formally closed to become dormant for Corporation Tax. A company is usually considered dormant if it has stopped trading and has no other income, such as investment income.

Trading losses aren't always bad news, they could unlock a tax refund! If your business has made a loss, you might recla...
15/09/2026

Trading losses aren't always bad news, they could unlock a tax refund! If your business has made a loss, you might reclaim tax from previous profits or shield future earnings. Curious how this could work for you? Find out why this matters now.

Making a trading loss whilst not ideal can sometimes generate a tax refund. If you are a self-employed individual or a member of a trading partnerships, a trading loss can potentially be set against other income or capital gains. This can reduce the amount of tax payable and, where tax has already b...

Alert for those mixing business and personal costs! If your expenses have both elements, only the business share counts ...
14/09/2026

Alert for those mixing business and personal costs! If your expenses have both elements, only the business share counts towards your tax. Curious how to keep it fair and clear? Find out why keeping records matters and how home working costs might be split. Read on to get it right!

Self-employed people can deduct allowable business expenses when calculating their taxable profits. However, where a cost has both a business and private element, only the business proportion can normally be claimed.

Is your company sure it's paying the right Corporation Tax rate? Marginal relief could mean the tax you pay could be mor...
14/09/2026

Is your company sure it's paying the right Corporation Tax rate? Marginal relief could mean the tax you pay could be more complex than you think. Find out why checking your profit thresholds might save you money. Read on to see what you should know.

The rate of Corporation Tax payable depends mainly on the level of a company’s taxable profits. The main rate is 25% and applies where profits exceed £250,000. Companies with profits of £50,000 or less generally pay Corporation Tax at the small profits rate of 19%. But note, these two thresholds...

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