We’ve all heard it in the office or at the pub: “I’ve checked my GOV.UK record, and I’ve got my full qualifying years for the State Pension. So, why am I still paying National Insurance after 35 qualifying years ?” Unfortunately, that’s not how the UK system works. Here is the reality check for anyone wondering […]
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Feb
Feb
HMRC Online Filing Service Closure: Strategic Insights for Law Firms and Professional Services Businesses From 1 April 2026, the HMRC online filing service closure marks a major shift in the way UK businesses submit accounts and Corporation Tax returns. For law firms and professional services organisations, this isn’t simply an administrative change—it’s a strategic opportunity. As […]
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Feb
Feb
Dividend Reporting Changes for 2025/26: What Directors and Business Owners Need to Know The 2025/26 tax year brings a significant update to how dividend income must be reported — particularly for directors and shareholders of owner-managed companies (close companies). These dividend reporting changes are designed to give HMRC a clearer picture of how business owners […]
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Jan
Jan
ACSP Changes: What business owners need to know What is the ACSP reform? ACSP changes mean accountants, formation agents, and similar firms must register as Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) if they want to: Verify identities of company directors or PSCs (People with Significant Control), or File certain documents on behalf of clients at Companies […]
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Nov
Nov
Making Tax Digital Securely: Protecting Your Data While Staying Compliant Making Tax Digital (MTD) has transformed the way businesses and accountants manage tax. Returns are now submitted directly to HMRC using approved digital software — faster, easier, and more accurate. But with every digital advantage comes new risks. Financial data, once stored in paper files, now […]
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Nov
Nov
Windows 10 End of Life: Why now matters for your Cyber Security What’s happening? Windows 10 End of Life means that Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 as of 14 October 2025. (Microsoft) This means PCs still running Windows 10 will no longer receive security patches, updates or official technical support. Why it […]
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Nov
Nov
SA302 Tax Calculations: What They Are and When You Need One If you’re self-employed and applying for a mortgage or loan, the lenders will often ask for SA302 tax calculations. But what exactly is it, and how do you get one? Here’s everything you need to know. What are SA302 Tax Calculations? SA302 calculations are produced […]
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Oct
Oct
Tax Year Overviews: What They Are and Why You Might Need One If you’re applying for a mortgage, loan, or other type of finance, the lender will often ask for proof of your income. Many self-employed people assume their tax return is enough — but lenders usually want a Tax Year Overview (TYO) as well. […]
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Sep
Sep
Making Tax Digital is coming – get ready now From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will transform how self-employed individuals and landlords manage their tax. In fact, it’s the biggest change to Income Tax since HMRC launched Self Assessment more than 30 years ago. Who’s affected: Firstly from April 2026: Sole […]
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Sep
Sep
Starting a limited company is exciting — but the accounting rules in the first year can catch new directors by surprise. One of the most common issues is that you may need to file 2 Corporation Tax returns in the first year. Here’s why it happens and what you need to do. Why 2 Corporation […]