Tax strategies for year-round planning
Tax strategies for year-round planning | 2-minute read Tax planning is not just a once-a-year task. It’s an ongoing process that can help small businesses see significant savings throughout the year. While its common to focus on tax savings in early spring as the end of tax year approaches, most business owners don’t realise the…
Your end of year accounts checklist
The tax year runs from April 6th to April 5th each year, which means that the end of the 2022/23 tax year is just days away and for most businesses this also marks the end of the accounting year too. If this is the case for you and your small business, you don’t have much…
What are the tax return penalties?
If you are self-employed, a director or partner in a business, or you are the trustee of an estate, you will need to complete a self-assessment tax return and ensure that you pay it on time. Your tax return should be completed by the 31st January 2022. You may also need to complete a tax…
Do I have to file a self-assessment tax return? – 2025/2026
The UK tax system operates on a “Pay As You Earn” (PAYE) basis, where income tax and National Insurance contributions are automatically deducted from wages and pensions. This means that a significant portion of the population doesn’t need to actively engage with the tax authorities beyond receiving their payslips. However, for others, the responsibility of…
Our guide to completing a VAT return
As soon as you reach the VAT threshold, which is currently £85,000, you will be expected to pay VAT on all taxable sales. However, you may also be entitled to claim back VAT that has been charged on business purchases. As part of this process, you will also need to submit a VAT return to…
Your guide to self-assessment tax return
Your guide to self-assessment If you find the thought of filing your self-assessment tax return form a daunting prospect, you’re certainly not alone! It’s a common misconception that filling out your self assessment form is a complex process when in fact, if you are organised, prepared and understand what you need, the process can be…
