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06 Mar 25

What is a salary sacrifice?

A salary sacrifice scheme lets employees swap cash salary for non-cash benefits, saving tax and National Insurance. But earnings must not fall below the National Minimum Wage, and

06 Mar 25

VAT and the goods you use in your own business

Using business goods instead of selling them is usually VAT-free, but some cases require VAT payments. These "taxable self-supplies" include cars taken from stock and

06 Mar 25

Inheriting spouse’s State Pension

If your spouse or civil partner has passed away, you may inherit part of their State Pension, depending on when you reached pension age. Find out what you could claim, from basic

03 Mar 25

Essential Credit Control for SMEs

A well-structured credit control system is crucial for small businesses to maintain cash flow and reduce the risk of bad debts. Without proper controls, late payments can disrupt

03 Mar 25

Sources of funding for small businesses

Starting or growing a small business often requires capital, but securing the right funding can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are various funding sources available to

27 Feb 25

How far back can HMRC assess under-declared taxes?

From income tax to VAT, HMRC has specific time limits for issuing tax assessments. Depending on the circumstances—whether it’s standard, careless, offshore, or deliberate

27 Feb 25

Tax-free redundancy payments

If redundancy strikes, you could receive up to £30,000 tax-free. Whether it’s statutory or a more generous employer offer, understanding your entitlements and the latest caps on

27 Feb 25

What’s included in your VAT return

With a £90,000 VAT registration threshold, many UK businesses might wonder whether to register voluntarily. Understanding how to balance output and input VAT can help optimise cash

27 Feb 25

Tax relief for structures and buildings expenditure

Maximise your tax relief with the Structures and Buildings Allowances (SBA). If you have invested in new or renovated commercial structures, you could claim 3% relief

27 Feb 25

UK residence and tax issues

The UK's shift to the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025 changes how foreign income is taxed. If you are a UK resident, get ready to possibly pay UK Income Tax

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What is a salary sacrifice?

VAT and the goods you use in your own business

Inheriting spouse’s State Pension

Essential Credit Control for SMEs

Sources of funding for small businesses

How far back can HMRC assess under-declared taxes?

Tax-free redundancy payments

What’s included in your VAT return

Tax relief for structures and buildings expenditure

UK residence and tax issues

Electronic invoicing consultation

Changes to VAT on donations to charities

Income reporting threshold increased

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