LDF Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services

🚗 BIG NEWS for anyone using their own car for work! 🚗

HMRC has increased the approved mileage allowance from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles 🎉 (with anything over 10,000 miles staying at 25p per mile).

But here’s something many people don’t realise… 👀

If your employer pays less than the HMRC mileage rate, you may be able to claim tax relief on the difference from HMRC 💷

For example:📍 HMRC approved rate = 55p per mile📍 Employer pays = 30p per mile➡️ You could claim tax relief on the 25p difference per mile

✅ Keep records of:✔️ Your business mileage✔️ What your employer paid✔️ Dates and journey details

The increase is backdated to April 2026, so it’s worth checking what you may be entitled to claim!

Need help understanding if you can claim? Drop a comment or message 👇

Putting off your tax return? You’re not alone 🤍
I help individuals and small business owners get their returns sorted—without the stress, confusion, or last-minute panic.
For a simple fixed fee of £180, you’ll get:
✔️ A fully completed and submitted return
✔️ Clear guidance on what you need
✔️ Support every step of the way
Send me a message and let’s get it ticked off your list ✔️

Get Ahead This Tax Year!

The new tax year is here, which means it’s the perfect time to get organised and file your Self Assessment early

✔️ Avoid the January rush
✔️ Know exactly what you owe
✔️ Plan your finances with confidence

⚠️ Remember: Even if you file early, HMRC payments are still due by 31 January 2027.

Filing now doesn’t mean paying now—but it gives you time to prepare 👍
If you need help getting started or want to take the stress out of it, feel free to drop me a message!

💛 Support Money Smart Kids! 💛

At LDF Accountancy, we’re passionate about helping our community build brighter financial futures — and that starts with our children.
We’re proud to support Money Smart Kids, a fantastic initiative dedicated to improving financial education for young people. Their work helps children learn essential money skills that will benefit them for life — but they rely on support from people like you.
🌟 How you can help:
✅ Donate if you can — every pound genuinely makes a difference
✅ Like the Money Smart Kids page
✅ Share this post to spread the word
👉 Donation Page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/money-smart-kids?utm_term=EmpwwwMKp&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Thank you so much for supporting this important cause. Together, we can help shape confident, financially smart kids for the future

Help raise £500 to Support Money Smart Workshops for Local Families – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to Support Money Smart Workshops for Local Families. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Making Tax Digital is just around the corner… are you ready?

Big changes are coming to the way many people report their income to HMRC. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will soon require landlords and self-employed individuals to keep digital records and submit updates to HMRC throughout the year.

If your total income from self-employment or property is over £50,000, the new rules are expected to apply from April 2026, with those earning over £30,000 following from April 2027.

While it may sound daunting, the right software and support can make the process simple and stress-free.

✔️ Keep digital records
✔️ Submit quarterly updates
✔️ Stay compliant with HMRC

If you're unsure how these changes will affect you, now is the perfect time to start preparing.

💬 Get in touch if you'd like help getting ready for Making Tax Digital.

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🎉 Only 25 days left until the Self Assessment Deadline!
⏰ Don’t leave it to the last minute — get your return submitted and avoid any unnecessary stress (or penalties!).

👉 Need help completing your Self Assessment? Get in touch today and let’s get it sorted! 📩✨

✨ Happy New Year to all my amazing clients! ✨
As we welcome 2026, I just want to say a huge thank you for your continued support and trust over the past year. I’m so grateful to work with such lovely people and businesses.
Here’s to new goals, fresh opportunities, and another successful year working together. Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! 🥂🎉
— Steph

✨ Running a business shouldn’t mean stressing over your books ✨

If you’re a small business owner who:
✔ keeps meaning to sort the bookkeeping “next week”
✔ worries you’re behind with HMRC
✔ hates surprise bills

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it yourself.

I help small businesses stay on top of their bookkeeping with simple monthly packages, so everything is spread out, up to date, and one less thing on your plate.

If you’d like a chat about getting your bookkeeping sorted for 2026, pop me a message 📩