HMRC contacting sole traders
HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting business expenses for personal use.The email explains:why personal use must be
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query or request that they have made. The online tool is updated
Set up your tax app with HMRC
The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insurance records and even payment options, all from your
Paying tax arrears using HMRC payment plans
If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible.
HMRC may offer a Time to Pay arrangement, allowing you to settle the debt in
Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now operate on a points-based system, where repeated delays can quickly lead to a £200 penalty and
Directors liability for company debts
A limited company is a separate legal entity. In normal circumstances, its debts belong to the company, not to the directors. This is one of the central advantages of
How many businesses are there in the UK?
Current estimates suggest that there are around 5.6 million businesses operating in the UK. This figure comes from the Department for Business and Trade and the Office for National
Tax Diary December 2025/January 2026
1 December 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2025.
19 December 2025 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 December 2025. (If you
Tell HMRC about unpaid tax on cryptoassets
Where cryptoasset tokens (also known as cryptocurrency) are held personally, this investment is usually undertaken in the hope of making a capital appreciation in its value or to
Pay for imports declared via the CDS
If your business imports goods into the UK, it is important to be familiar with the Customs Declaration Service and to ensure that any duty payments are made correctly and on time
Tax and trivial benefits
There is a trivial benefit-in-kind (BiK) exemption that applies to small, non-cash gifts (such as a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers) that are occasionally given to
Company Voluntary Arrangements
A Company Voluntary Arrangement (also known as a CVA) is a special arrangement that allows a company with debt problems or that is insolvent to reach a voluntary agreement to pay