3 June 2025

How to prepare for an unexpected economic recovery

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the UK’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.2 per cent, citing a strong…

3 June 2025

Identity crisis – Companies House begins to verify identities

On 8 April 2025, Companies House introduced identity verification for those who make filings on behalf of a business. It…

3 June 2025

Too many sole traders are still missing out on their State Pension

How much State Pension you get depends on your National Insurance (NI) record when you reach the State Pension age.…

3 June 2025

Three easy ways to manage your directors’ loan accounts

It is not uncommon for directors of a company to take loans from the business during each financial year, often…

6 May 2025

How to maximise tax relief on losses to offset higher employment costs

The recent rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to 15 per cent will lead to a 60 per cent…

6 May 2025

How HMRC treats cryptoassets disposed of by businesses

Cryptoassets make up a growing portion of the market, and businesses are increasingly looking to take advantage of these digital…

6 May 2025

HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return service

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free service for submitting Company Tax Returns and annual accounts on…

6 May 2025

Joint owners of Furnished Holiday Lets prepare for increased taxes

With the abolishment of the specific tax considerations for Furnished Holiday Lets (FHL) from the beginning of the current tax…

6 May 2025

Beware tax avoidance scheme promoters – HMRC cracks down with new powers

Recent Government estimates suggest that as much as £1.8 billion is lost every year due to tax avoidance schemes.   That…