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Alert for UK business owners: If your taxable sales hit £90,000 in a year or will soon breach this threshold, you must register for VAT. Don't miss the deadline, find out why this matters now and what to do next.

Do you know who must register for VAT? Businesses must register for VAT if their taxable turnover exceeds the VAT registration threshold, or if they expect it to exceed the threshold in certain circumstances. The VAT registration threshold is currently £90,000. The threshold applies to the value of taxable supplies made

Alert: Your company's trading losses could lower your tax bill more than you think. Discover how using loss relief might ease cash flow. Read on to find out why it matters.

Are you maximising tax relief on company losses? If your company makes a trading loss, it may be able to claim relief to reduce its Corporation Tax liability. Trading losses can often be used in different ways, depending on your company’s circumstances. A company may be able to use a trading loss against profits from the same acco

Alert: Your Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is approaching. Are your digital records ready for HMRC's new update system? Find out why it matters now and what you need to check before submitting your first update. Read on to stay ahead and avoid surprises.

Making Tax Digital: Are you ready for your first quarterly deadline? If you are already registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, it is important to ensure you are ready for your first quarterly update deadline. Unlike a traditional self-assessment return, MTD requires you to keep digital records and submit regular updates to HMRC throughout the year

Alert for employers: Offering simple perks might be stirring up unexpected tax trouble. Are your employee benefits actually creating hidden costs? Find out why it matters and how to keep things clear. Read on to avoid surprises!

Employee benefits: Are you creating tax problems without realising it? Providing benefits and covering expenses for employees is a common part of running a business, but it is important to understand the tax implications. A benefit that appears simple or low value could create unexpected reporting obligations or result in additional tax and National Insurance liabil

Are you missing out on crucial business expenses that could cut your tax bill? Many self-employed people don't claim everything they're allowed. Discover which costs you can include and make your next tax return work harder for you. Find out why now could be the moment to check your claims.

Are you claiming all your allowable business expenses? If you are self-employed, claiming all of your allowable business expenses can reduc

Alert: Did you know incomes between £100,000 and £125,140 face a hidden 60% tax rate? Small moves in your finances could keep more cash in your pocket. Find out why this matters and how to act now!

Avoid 60% Income Tax band A ‘60% Income Tax band’ can arises when an individual’s income exceeds £100,000 in a tax year. Once this threshold is crossed, the personal allowance is gradually withdrawn at a rate of £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income above £100,000. As a result, t

🚨 Employers, don't overlook your Class 1A NICs payment deadline this July! Missing it could mean unwanted penalties. Make sure your payments and forms reach HMRC on time. Find out why this matters to your business.

Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025–26 tax year must be paid by 19 July 2026 (or 22 July 2026 if paying electronically) to avoid penalties. These payments relate to the benefits in kind provided to employees an

Alert: If you or your partner's income edges over £60,000, your Child Benefit payments could be affected by a charge you need to know about. Find out why it matters and how it might impact you – plus the smart choices you can make to keep your benefits working for you. Read on to stay informed.

Child Benefit and the High Income Child Benefit Charge The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit, and their adjusted net income currently exceeds £60,000. The charge may also apply where another person claims Child Benefit for a child living with you and contributes at least

Alert: Your company mobile phone could create unexpected tax effects! Whether it's a device or reimbursements, the rules are quite specific. Find out why it matters and what might catch you off guard. Read on to avoid surprises at tax time.

Company mobile phones and tax implications When employers provide mobile phones to employees, it is important to understand the tax treatment that applies to both the device and any related costs. The rules also differ where employers reimburse employees for their personal mobile phone expenses. HMRC provides a specific exemption

Alert: Dividend tax rules have changed for 2026-27! Discover what counts and how different rates could affect you. Find out why this matters now and what you might need to do next. Read on to stay ahead.

Understanding dividend tax Understanding dividend tax is important for anyone who receives income from shares in a company. Dividends are taxed differently from salary, pensions and other forms of income, with their own allowances and tax rates. For the 2026-27 tax year, individuals do not pay tax on dividend incom