When running a business, understanding the difference between financial forecasting and budgeting is essential. Get it wrong, and you could end up putting your business at risk. Here is all…
Plans to introduce Making Tax Digital for the self-employed and those filing self-assessment have been pushed back two years. And the threshold for those who must file their accounts digitally…
Rising inflation means prices are rising and your business’s costs are also increasing. So, maybe it’s time to increase your prices?Earlier this year, we looked at the cost of living…
Mistakes are easy to make, especially when it comes to looking after your business finances. Hitting the wrong key when inputting data is easy to do! And it’s not just…
While the focus of the Chancellor’s autumn statement was on taxes, new business rates from April 2023 were largely overlooked. The reality is there will be winners and losers! For…
HMRC is introducing new penalties for late VAT returns from January 2023. The new rules also come as the way VAT is calculated changes. Changes to the VAT system are…
One of the few remaining tax breaks for limited companies are pension contributions. As a company director – and for any employees – it is worth considering taking advantage of…
VAT must be paid on certain goods and services – which we’ve looked at before – but some people ask: What happens if you don’t register for VAT? You must register for…
There is often confusion around whether directors need to fill in self assessment forms. The simple answer is it depends! That may not appear to be helpful, but it really…
While Capital Gains Tax (CGT) sounds pretty obvious, it can often catch out some business owners, particularly sole traders. CGT is levied on profits made by individuals and trusts from…