Bigroc Accounting

Things you should definitely save for in 2026:

1 - PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT FOR TAX. Please. Just save up for them. It’s a killer. ☠️
2 - Pet Insurance. Fido’s absolutely worth it. 🐶
3 - Lanzarote next December. Lets not do another soggy end of year, shall we? 🏖️

Don’t be like most people.

Avoid these 3 mistakes when preparing your Self Assessment 💀
https://bigrocaccounting.co.uk/self-assessment-mistakes-to-avoid/

Self Assessment: 3 Mistakes Most People Make and What You Should Do Instead - BiGRoC Accounting Most people make these 3 common mistakes when preparing their self assessments. Here are 3 ways to win, according to an accountant.

Unpopular opinion: Self Assessment season is the best time of the year.

We didn’t say it was our opinion. Just that it’s unpopular.

Hi there Hot Chips!

How much of the food you sell has VAT strings attached?
It’s a spicy issue, find the freshest info and tastiest tips on our most recent blog: https://bigrocaccounting.co.uk/vat-rules-and-advice-for-food-industry-professionals/

Tax Advice for Food Industry Professionals - BiGRoC Accounting VAT rules for the food industry is complex and specific. Understand how to navigate these tax rules with our professional accounting advice.

You know what no one is talking about this time of year?

Self-Assessment Tax Returns.

We know, we know. It’s not fun, it’s not sexy. But instead of disassociating with mince pies until January, how about we take the tax bull by the horns together? It’ll be way empowering. We promise.

Call us 🤙🏼 0151 662 0669 (or WhatsApp - it’s the same number)

The secret to our 100% five star review? Doughnuts 🍩

We’re not even joking. Sharing a doughnut with our clients is the number 1 way we get good reviews. The number 2 way is just through the usual method of fabulous service, proactive tax advice and flawless accounting 💅🏻

Big Budget Day has finally arrived! 🧰

Here’s a budget-for-dummies summary in 10 points:

- Tax thresholds frozen longer.
- Dividend and property taxes up.
- ISA cash limit cut.
- Minimum wage rises.
- Pay per mile duties added for EVs.
- Business rates relief retail/hospitality.
- Extra NHS and school funding.
- Gaming and betting duties increased.
- Support for investment, entrepreneurs.
- Growth slow; debt set to fall.

If you fancy a long-form read, we thought this one was pretty good: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/26/budget-2025-key-points-rachel-reeves

Budget 2025: key points at a glance Rachel Reeves is announcing her financial update – here are the main points, with political analysis

Right. Let’s get it together 👏🏽

Getting prepped for Making Tax Digital will take an intensive short burst of effort but the benefits are well worth it:
1. HMRC Compliance = not getting fined
2. Better records = better service to your customers
3. Automated processes = huge time saving
4. Streamlined workflows = bills paid, outstanding invoices received

Get us on your side and the process gets even easier. We’re pro’s 💯

Time to shift your receipts from the shoebox to 2025 ⏱️

Making Tax Digital means you’ll need to be fully digital and compliant. HMRC have very clear instructions about MTD requirements here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-for-businesses-step-by-step

We know it's a “very good box”, maybe you can store your scrap journal supplies in it instead? 🗃️

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords: step by step Find out how to use and sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you get self-employment or property income.

We like our brownies warmed just slightly with a scoop of top-shelf vanilla ice cream and absolutely no VAT. We’re just fussy like that.
https://bigrocaccounting.co.uk/the-brownie-tax-what-it-is-why-should-you-care/

The Great British Tax-Off - Brownie Tax Explained - BiGRoC Accounting Biscuits, brownies, and cakes. How the cast of the Great British Bake Off caused the biggest tax scandal of the century.

These guys have a six month waiting list for a reason! 🌟

Our 2026 diary is now open for stove installations ✏️ 🔥

Proof accountants are the coolest people 🧑🏻‍🎤

DYK Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin was a just heavenly stairway away from being a charted accountant?!

His legacy has us re-examining our current LinkedIn profile photos.