Five goals every small business owner should set
Running a small business can feel like juggling endless priorities, but taking time to set clear goals is essential if you want your business to grow and remain sustainable. Here
Bank deposit protection limits set to rise
The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). If approved, the changes
VAT – Entertainment provided to directors and partners of a business
When considering VAT on entertainment provided solely to directors or partners of a business it is generally not recoverable as VAT Input Tax.
HMRC considers that directors and
Exception from VAT registration
Businesses over £90,000 turnover must register for VAT, but HMRC may grant exceptions if the increase is temporary.
A business must register for VAT if either of the following
Are casual payments taxable?
Not all casual payments are tax-free; HMRC’s miscellaneous income rules may apply depending on the circumstances.
The special miscellaneous income rules sweep-up provisions that
Two important 2025 self-assessment deadlines
Paper tax returns are due 31 October 2025, and new registrants must notify HMRC by 5 October 2025. Act early to avoid penalties.
Firstly, the deadline for submitting paper
Tax-free income from letting a room in your home
Homeowners can earn up to £7,500 tax-free under the rent-a-room scheme, with simple reporting and flexible tax options.
This set of special rules is designed to encourage
Sharing income from jointly held property
The standard tax treatment for couples living together, whether married or in a civil partnership, is that income from jointly held property is split equally (50:50) between them,
What is the recent £150bn tech investment deal?
During the State Visit by President Trump, the UK secured a record-breaking £150 billion of inward investment from US firms. The package is intended to boost jobs, support growth,
Choosing the right way to buy a vehicle for your business
For many business owners, a vehicle is an essential tool. Whether it is for visiting clients, delivering goods, or simply keeping things moving, choosing how to finance a vehicle
Unauthorised issue of a VAT invoice
Issuing a VAT invoice without registration or authorisation can lead to HMRC penalties, even if it is done by mistake.
A penalty may be charged by HMRC when an individual or
Beware scams pretending to be HMRC
Fraudsters are continuing to target taxpayers with scam emails as the deadline for submission of self-assessment returns for the 2024-25 tax year gets ever closer. In the 12 months