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12 Mar 26

Changes to the calculation of Income Tax

A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the Autumn Budget 2025. These measures will affect the rates at which

12 Mar 26

Increase in company late filing penalties

After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company tax return. In most cases, the tax return must be filed within

09 Mar 26

Accelerate Return on Investment

The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just as important as the size of the return itself. When investments begin generating benefits quickly,

09 Mar 26

Reducing energy consumption

Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect themselves from rising energy costs, particularly if global energy markets remain

05 Mar 26

Loans to Participators

There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group of individuals, from allowing directors or shareholders to take money out of the

05 Mar 26

What Is a person with significant control?

A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over a company. They can also be referred to as a “beneficial

05 Mar 26

Meaning of “bona vacantia”

Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia claims vary across the United Kingdom, but they all ultimately represent

05 Mar 26

Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project

Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project can significantly reduce the overall cost of building or converting your property. The VAT DIY Housebuilders Scheme is a special VAT

05 Mar 26

Claiming a tax refund from HMRC

If you have paid too much tax to HMRC, you may be able to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can happen for several reasons, such as a change in employment, being placed on the wrong

05 Mar 26

Changes to reporting of BiKs

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) and taxable employment expenses will be introduced from 6 April 2027. This represents a major change in reporting and means that for