Right to work checks form an important part of business risk management, particularly now that the Government has increased the financial penalties for non-compliance.
Read More »Right to work checks – Financial risks and compliance steps for business owners
From 31 March 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free online service for filing Company Tax Returns and annual accounts.
Recent data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) shows a dramatic fall in penalties issued under the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) – from over 13,500 in 2018/19 to just 46 in 2024/25.
Read More »Fewer HICBC penalties – a sign of success, or a reminder to stay compliant?
Across the major taxes, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issues penalties when tax is not filed or paid on time.
Read More »An overview of filing and payment penalties for businesses
It is no secret that the ongoing trade wars, tariffs, and tense negotiations have left the world in a perilous place from an economic standpoint.
A significant change is on its way for sole traders, with new rules set to reshape how income is reported and managed.
Read More »Making Tax Digital is expanding – here’s what sole traders need to know
The Autumn Budget announced significant changes to reduce Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) under Inheritance Tax (IHT).
Read More »Time is running out to respond to the open consultation on reforms to APR and BPR
The idea of selling a business to its management team has long been part of succession planning in the UK.
Read More »Rising BADR rates bring MBO timing into sharper view
Following changes to legislation, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revised the way it calculates interest on late and early payments, linking it more closely with the Bank of England base rate.
Read More »Late tax payments now charged at 8.5 per cent as HMRC hikes interest rate
As global stock markets reel in response to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, many UK businesses may assume this is a crisis confined to Wall Street or the multinational giants.
Read More »Why Trump’s tariffs could have more of an impact on your finances than you realise
