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How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026. However, some landlords, self-employed individuals or sole traders may still wondering whether…

Millions of UK workers are overpaying tax every year

A new Freedom of Information requested from HMRC, released to the public has found that 5.6 million in the UK paid more tax than they needed to in 2023 Whilst headlines often focus on the UK’s tax gap – the…

HMRC records festive tax return frenzy

According to the latest statistics from HMRC, more than 4,600 Self Assessment taxpayers completed and filed their tax return on Christmas Day. They were part of the 37,435 people who submitted returns between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, as HMRC…

How small businesses can manage their cash flow effectively

Peak trading periods, such as Christmas, can often bring a welcome increase in sales, but they do not always guarantee consistent cash flow. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure…

If my business shrinks, should I deregister for VAT?

While we would like to be in a position where every business is on the fast track to growth, there are times when things need to be pared down somewhat. Whether a decline in revenue or a restructuring has resulted…

How the Autumn Budget wage increases will affect small businesses

The Chancellor’s latest Autumn Budget has struck small businesses once again with the increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW). These reforms are a welcome boost for workers, but for small businesses, they present financial and…

Autumn Budget 2025

The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges.   From the outset, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that this would be an Autumn Budget that focused on fairness,…