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Making Tax Digital: what business owners need to prepare for now
From record-keeping to software, a practical checklist to help owner-managed businesses stay ahead of HMRC requirements.
Tax compliance7 min read12 Aug 2026
Policy & economy
Spring Forecast 2026: the decisions behind the headlines
What the latest outlook means for investment, hiring and cash flow.
Policy & economy6 min read8 Aug 2026
Growth & strategy
Scaling with confidence in a changing economy
Five focus areas to strengthen your business for its next growth cycle.
Growth & strategy6 min read4 Aug 2026
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Property tax
Capital Gains Tax on property: the 60-day rule explained
How the rule works, who must report and the penalties for missing it.
Property tax6 min read30 Jul 2026
Owner-managed business
Dividends vs salary: the optimal mix for 2026
A director's guide to balancing tax efficiency with long-term planning.
Owner-managed business7 min read26 Jul 2026
Directors
New tax year checklist: board actions for April
Key actions for directors as allowances reset and priorities shift.
Directors5 min read22 Jul 2026
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Self Assessment Deadline: The Complete Guide to 31 January
When is the self assessment deadline, what happens if you miss it, and how to file on time. Penalties, payments on account and late-filing fixes explained by London accountants.
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How Much Does an Accountant Cost in the UK?
Typical UK accountant fees explained: self assessment, limited company packages, bookkeeping, payroll and VAT. What drives the price and how fixed fees work.
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When Do You Need to Register for VAT? The £90,000 Threshold Explained
The VAT threshold is £90,000 on a rolling 12-month basis — not your accounting year. How the test works, voluntary registration, and choosing a VAT scheme.
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Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Saves More Tax?
Sole trader or limited company? How income tax, NI, corporation tax and dividends compare, when incorporation starts paying off, and the non-tax factors.
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Allowable Expenses for the Self-Employed: The Full List
What can the self-employed claim against tax? Home office, mileage, equipment, subscriptions and more — plus the costs HMRC will never allow.
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Landlord Tax Guide: Rental Income, Expenses & Capital Gains
How UK landlords are taxed: rental profits, the Section 24 mortgage interest rules, repairs vs improvements, the 60-day CGT rule and MTD from April 2026.
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Going Self-Employed: Your First-Year Tax Checklist
Just gone self-employed? Registration deadlines, what to set aside for tax, the payments on account shock and the habits that make year one painless.
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How to Choose an Accountant: A 10-Point Checklist
Qualifications, fees, software, responsiveness and red flags — a practical 10-point checklist for choosing the right accountant for your business.
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