Check your National Insurance record
It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the State Pension ...
PAYE rules for labour supply chains (umbrella companies)
From 6 April 2026, significant changes to PAYE rules will affect umbrella companies, recruitment agencies, and end clients, increasing shared ...
New 40% First Year Allowance now in force
The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development for businesses ...
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue ...
MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you need to use it
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, ...
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is ...
Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud
Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in the recent Budget. The changes ...
Do you need a company audit in the UK?
Not every UK limited company needs a statutory audit. Many smaller companies qualify for audit exemption, but it is important ...
Protecting your online passwords
With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC services, password security has never ...
Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract
The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of "discretionary" bonus provisions in employment contracts. Mr. Gagliardi brought ...
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver the Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Tuesday, ...
Corporation Tax 19% or 25%?
If your company profits sit between £50,000 and £250,000, marginal relief can soften the jump from 19% to 25% Corporation ...
Annual payroll reporting chores
There are a number of annual payroll reporting issues that employers are required to complete. With the tax year ending ...
Saving tax using the Marriage Allowance
If one partner earns under £12,570, you could transfer part of their unused personal allowance and cut your tax bill ...
Selling a second property?
CGT on certain UK residential property sales often has a strict 60-day reporting and payment deadline, so early planning can ...
Struggling to meet tax payments this month?
With the balancing payment and first payment on account both due on 31 January 2026, it is worth checking your ...
Basis period reform – spreading rules for payment
If your business has transitional profits from basis period reform, spreading over five years may reduce the cash flow impact, ...
What factors affect a person’s credit rating?
A person’s credit rating (often referred to as a credit score) is a measure used by lenders to assess how ...