My first blog post on setting up a business at home proved popular - I thought I would follow it up with some tips on t…

New tax rules introduced in April 2013 allow sole traders (ie self-employed, unincorporated businesses) to use simpler …

Running a small business can be an isolating experience for owners. They often lack people to confide in who have a suf…

There seems to be some confusion about the new Real Time Information rules (RTI) and when penalties apply. There are th…

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines! There is nothing like a good deadline to get you motivated, especially when it comes t…

Business owners take note. The self assessment deadline is fast approaching and if you haven’t filed by midnight on 31 …

The introduction of Real Time Information (RTI) for PAYE is being billed as a positive step for all — making it easier …

There is an ever growing number of accounting software packages available to suit businesses of any size and many that …

The term “accountant” is not regulated, so anyone can call themselves an accountant regardless of their background, exp…

We’re starting to see reminders from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that the tax return season is fast approaching. So…

Every business has different needs when it comes to using an accountant. Indeed, some may decide not to use one at all. …

Since  1 April 2013, the tax paid by small limited companies (Corporation Tax) is the same as the basic rate of income…

This week’s Budget speech was full of references to enterprise, start-ups and growth. But it remains to be seen just h…

We have a full reaction to the Budget announcements in our news section. But here are a few brief responses: Meera S…

The Wordle above illustrates the frequency of words that appeared in George Osborne’s Budget speech. The bigger the wor…

Tomorrow will see George Osborne’s second Budget as Chancellor. Whatever measures Osborne reveals tomorrow, they will …

Some of you may be operating your own limited company. It might be just you, maybe you and your partner/spouse or you a…

Every business needs accounts. They may differ in format and complexity, but every self-employed person must produce ac…

After winning a case on behalf of a client in which HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) was forced to back down and write-o…

There is now just over a month remaining before the standard rate of VAT climbs from 17.5 per cent to 20 per cent. VAT-…