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10/09/2026

Alert for businesses with big projects: government consultation on how predevelopment costs are taxed is open. Could this change impact your bottom line? Read on to find out why your early-stage survey and study costs matter now.

Businesses planning major infrastructure and development projects should be aware of a new government consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs. The consultation follows the

09/09/2026

UK employers, are you aware of your PAYE and National Insurance responsibilities when overseas staff come to work in the UK temporarily? It's not as straightforward as it seems. Discover how specific arrangements like EP Appendix 4 or 8 could impact your payroll. Find out why paying attention now could save hassle later. Read on to get it right!

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08/09/2026

Got a P800 from HMRC? It might not be as straightforward as it seems. Double-check your tax details to avoid surprises. Curious? Read on to find out why it matters.

HMRC is currently carrying out its annual reconciliation of PAYE for the 2025-26 tax year. Between June and November, HMRC calculates the Income Tax paid by individuals and checks whether the correct

07/09/2026

Is your VAT system truly airtight? Identifying gaps now could save headaches later. Check if controls keep pace with your business changes. Find out why this matters today.

A strong VAT control system should clearly identify who is responsible for VAT, document the processes involved and regularly check that controls are working. HMRC also recommends keeping procedures

07/09/2026

Summer VAT relief on kids' meals and family attractions has ended. From 2 September, normal VAT rules apply. Check your tickets and payments to avoid surprises. Find out why this matters for your next day out!

The temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT introduced for certain children’s meals, tickets and family attractions ended on 1 September 2026. The relief applied from 25 June 2026 and was intended to reduce

04/09/2026

Your limited company has a legal obligation to file a Confirmation Statement with Companies House every single year, even if your company hasn’t traded.

Miss it and you risk your company being struck off. Sounds dramatic, but it happens more than you’d think.

It’s one of those things that’s easy to forget when you’re busy running a business, but the consequences of missing it aren’t small.

04/09/2026

Alert for business owners: You could possibly slash your taxable profits by claiming the Annual Investment Allowance on your new machinery and equipment. Find out why thousands are claiming up to £1 million in tax relief and how you could too. Read on to see if your next purchase qualifies!

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and deduct the full cost of eligible purchases from their profits before tax. This can help by

03/09/2026

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-size-fits-all. Find out why this matters to your payroll and record-keeping now.

Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the

02/09/2026

Alert: Claiming business expenses? Keep your receipts and evidence safe! HMRC could ask for proof, so get your records in order to avoid trouble. Find out why it matters now.

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However, businesses must keep accurate records and evidence to support the costs

02/09/2026

Missed your tax deadline? You might have a reasonable excuse that could save you from penalties. Serious illness, bereavement, or unexpected tech failures could count. Find out how acting quickly helps and when to appeal. Read on to see if you qualify.

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be able to appeal if they have a genuine reasonable excuse. Whether an excuse is accepted depends on the individual facts