Expert insights, tax tips, and business advice from our team of chartered accountants.
Every year, thousands of people in the UK pay more income tax than they should. HMRC doesn't always correct it automatically. If you've overpaid, you're entitled to get that money back — and you can claim it yourself for free.
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Running a limited company keeps you busy. Between managing clients, keeping the company accounts in order, and filing with Companies House, it's easy to assume your company's Corporation Tax return covers your personal tax position. It doesn't.
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Receiving a Code of Practice 9 letter from HMRC is one of the most serious tax situations you can face. It means HMRC suspects deliberate fraud — and how you respond in the next 60 days could be the difference between a civil settlement and a criminal prosecution.
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Wondering what a tax office reference number is and where to find it? Learn how the UK employer PAYE reference works, where it appears on payslips and P60s, and why getting it wrong causes HMRC problems.
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For decades, a trading business could pass down free of inheritance tax. From 6 April 2026 that stops. A new £2.5 million cap limits 100% Business Property Relief, and everything above it is taxed. Here is what changes, who pays, and what to do before April.
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HMRC Connect pulls data from 30+ sources — banks, employers, Land Registry, DVLA, overseas tax authorities, digital platforms — and risk-scores every UK tax return. Here's what it sees, how it decides, and what to do about it.
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Knowing how to do accounts for small business does not have to be complicated. This plain-English UK guide walks you through the essentials, from setting up a business bank account to understanding your tax obligations.
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The Spring Budget 2026 was a deliberately low-key statement, but frozen tax thresholds, dividend tax rises, ISA changes, and Making Tax Digital mean real financial impact from April. Here is what you need to plan for.
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A lot of people buying and selling gold and silver in the UK assume HMRC is watching every transaction. The reality is more nuanced, and ... Read More
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A balance sheet is a financial snapshot of your business at a single point in time. Learn how to read one, understand key ratios, and spot warning signs.
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