When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow ...
Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to maintain a ...
Exit planning, an essential step for business owners
Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning how they will eventually exit ...
Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April 2026 - ...
Still time to top up your pension contributions
With the end of the 2025–26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for taxpayers to ...
Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6 April 2026
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax Digital for ...
Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase ...
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their current levels ...
Changes to the calculation of Income Tax
A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the Autumn Budget ...
Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company ...
Accelerate Return on Investment
The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just as important as the size ...
Reducing energy consumption
Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect themselves from rising energy costs, ...
