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 | Jun 25, 2026 | Accounting, Business, VAT
VAT might seem straightforward on the surface, but for many small businesses, it’s one of the easiest areas to get wrong. From late registration to incorrect VAT treatment and missed deadlines, small compliance mistakes can quickly lead to: Unexpected VAT bills...
by Jon Davies | May 21, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT
I’ll admit that, as an accountant, I can get excited about things that normal people probably shouldn’t get excited about. Like VAT. And, even more specifically, VAT on electric vehicle charging. I know – I promise that, in real life, I am really exciting and...
by Jon Davies | Mar 25, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT
Every now and then, something lands on my desk that makes me stop, blink twice, and wonder whether I’m looking at a set of accounts or someone’s Christmas wish list. This one involved a £2,000 Louis Vuitton bag. Not bought as a gift. Not bought for someone’s partner....
by Jon Davies | Mar 19, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT
Every now and then, something lands on my desk that makes me stop, blink twice, and wonder whether I’m looking at bookkeeping or someone’s Christmas shopping list. This one nearly had me spitting out my tea (drunk from my new Hal Robson-Kanu Euro 2016 Cruyff turn...
by Jon Davies | Feb 5, 2026 | Accounting, Business, VAT
Nothing makes me more excited than a good story about VAT. So last Wednesday started brilliantly when I picked the paper up from the front door to find VAT had made the front page of The Times, with a story about its application for bald women. Now, you may remember...
by Gareth Thomas | Jan 7, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT
Spotting a mistake in a VAT return is never ideal, but it happens more often than you’d think — especially for busy small business owners. The good news is that HMRC provides clear routes for putting things right. However, the process has changed, and it’s important...
