Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to a query
Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now operate on a points-based system,
Directors liability for company debts
A limited company is a separate legal entity. In normal circumstances, its debts belong to the company, not to the
How many businesses are there in the UK?
Current estimates suggest that there are around 5.6 million businesses operating in the UK. This figure comes from the
Tax Diary December 2025/January 2026
1 December 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2025.
19 December 2025 – PAYE and