by Gareth Thomas | Aug 19, 2026 | Accounting, Business, VAT
Planning a family day out this summer? Or perhaps you run a restaurant, café, theatre or visitor attraction? A temporary VAT reduction announced by the Chancellor could make children’s meals and admission to certain attractions cheaper over the school holidays....
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 15, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Finance, Taxes
If you’re self-employed or complete a Self Assessment tax return, there’s an important deadline you shouldn’t overlook. Your second payment on account for the 2025/26 tax year is due by 31 July 2026. But what if your income has fallen since last...
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 12, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes
Receiving a call, email, letter or text claiming to be from HMRC can be unsettling. If the message mentions a tax refund, an overdue payment or asks you to take urgent action, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s genuine. Unfortunately, fraudsters are...
by Jon Davies | Aug 9, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT, Web Event
Reserve your place here Most business owners want to pay less tax. There is nothing wrong with that. The important bit is doing it properly. That means claiming the reliefs HMRC intended you to claim, planning before key deadlines, and avoiding the temptation to put...
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 1, 2026 | Accounting, Business
If you run your business through a limited company, you’ll need to decide how to take money out of it for personal use. Many business owners choose a combination of salary and dividends. However, there may be another option worth considering if you run your...
by Gareth Thomas | Jul 25, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes
As businesses grow, it’s not unusual for company owners to set up additional companies. Perhaps you’re launching a new venture, investing in property, or simply looking for a different way to utilise surplus cash within your business group. One common...
by Gareth Thomas | Jul 22, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Finance, Taxes
If you run a family company, you may have wondered whether there is a more tax-efficient way to share profits between family members. One option that is often discussed is the use of alphabet shares. When used correctly, alphabet shares can provide greater flexibility...
