MTD Quarterly Update Due 7 August 2026: What to Submit
Your first MTD quarterly update deadline is 7 August 2026. Here's exactly what income and expense categories to submit — and what to avoid.
Directors Loan Account S455 Tax 2026: What to Do
S455 tax on your overdrawn director's loan account rose to 35.75% in 2026. See what it costs, your 9-month deadline, and how to clear it.
UK Small Businesses Face a Watershed Moment in 2025–2026
If you're running a small business in the UK right now, you don't need a report to tell you things feel harder than they used to. The bills are higher, the paperwork is relentless, and every Budget seems to bring…
New Companies House Identity Checks: What Every Director Needs to Know
New Companies House Identity Checks: What Every Director Needs to Know ⚠️ Important Notice: The landscape of corporate compliance has changed dramatically. New identity verification requirements will come into force on 18 November 2025; every director, Person with Significant Control…
Government policies are crushing small businesses
As an accountant working directly with small business clients, I witness daily the growing disconnect between government rhetoric about supporting enterprise and the harsh reality facing businesses on the ground. After a comprehensive analysis of current policies affecting small businesses…
Monthly Bookkeeping Excellence: A Framework for Small Business Success
Monthly Bookkeeping Excellence: A Strategic Framework for UK Small Business Success A practical guide to implementing systematic financial management that drives informed decision-making, ensures HMRC compliance, and builds business resilience. In the business landscape, disciplined bookkeeping is more than a…