Making Tax Difficult…sorry Digital

Jul 21, 2026 | Accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax

Making Tax Digital is edging closer to Making Tax Difficult (as one of our clients named it!) — at least for now. Yes, it’s boiling hot outside, and the compliance landscape feels just as warm. Our VAT‑registered sole trader clients are now navigating nine separate...

Heatwave – what can a business claim

Jun 24, 2026 | Business Finance, Tax

🔥☀️ Heatwave Incoming: Here’s What Employers Can Actually Claim for Staff The sun is great… until your team starts melting. If you’re wondering what’s tax‑deductible when keeping staff cool, here’s a quick breakdown: 💧 Extra drinking water? Yes. 🌀 Fans and portable AC...

Countdown to MTD

Jun 12, 2026 | Accounts, Tax

⏰ The countdown is officially on for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), and the landscape for accountants is shifting dramatically. 4️⃣ Moving from annual filings to 4 quarterly submissions means a 400% increase in reporting deadlines for...

Dividend Tax is Going Up

Apr 1, 2026 | Tax

Dividend Tax Is Going Up — Here’s What That Really Means in Pounds & Pence (from 6 April 2026) Even if your income stays exactly the same, and you are trying to keep in that basic rate of tax, you could still be paying hundreds more in tax. Simple example (no...

Making Tax Digital from April 2026: What You Need to Know

Apr 1, 2026 | Tax

From 6 April 2026, HMRC begins rolling out the next stage of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA). It’s a significant shift in how sole traders and landlords keep their records and report their income—and it’s something every affected business should start...