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02 Mar 26

Renewed conflict in the Middle East

Renewed conflict in the Middle East is already having knock on effects for the global economy, and UK business owners are likely to feel the impact through higher costs and

02 Mar 26

AI and the future of work: why healthcare remains resilient

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday business activity, many clients are asking how it might affect their industry and long term prospects. While some sectors

26 Feb 26

Meaning of trade for tax purposes

The meaning of trade for tax purposes, often referred to as HMRC’s “badges of trade” test helps determine whether an activity is a genuine business or simply a personal

26 Feb 26

Which supplies are zero rated for VAT?

Understanding which supplies are zero rated for VAT is essential for any business. A zero-rated supply is still a taxable supply, but it is charged at a 0% VAT rate. This

26 Feb 26

Tax effects of letting out part of your home

If you have tenants living in your property, it is important to understand the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications. In most cases, there is no CGT to pay when you sell a property

26 Feb 26

When not to charge VAT

When issuing invoices, it is important to apply the correct VAT treatment. In some cases, that means not charging VAT at all. Although most UK businesses charge VAT at the standard

26 Feb 26

Filling in NIC contribution gaps

National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill contribution gaps in their National Insurance record. This can help taxpayers increase their number of qualifying

26 Feb 26

How to claim child benefits

An application to claim child benefits can usually be made 48 hours after you have registered the birth of your child, or once a child comes to live with you. An application for

23 Feb 26

Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package

The government has announced a new package of measures designed to improve access to finance for creative businesses across the UK. The initiative aims to support firms operating

23 Feb 26

Why inflation matters when funding pension funds

When planning pension funding, inflation is often acknowledged but not always fully reflected in contribution decisions. Using an average inflation rate of around 5% over recent