The Rent a Room Scheme
The Rent a Room Scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent out…
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What are dividends and how are they taxed
A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profits to its shareholders. Companies may pay dividends in cash…
Companies House blunder
A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly exposed sensitive company…
Estimate your Income Tax for the current tax year
If you are concerned by the continuing pressures on your take-home pay and need some certainty on your…
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.…
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…
Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to…
Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April…
Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit…
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…
Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6…
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax…
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their…
