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Mind the (tax) gap – Why HMRC may have SMEs in its sights
09 July 2025
The tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax owed and collected, has long been a thorn in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) side.
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Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind delayed by HMRC
25 June 2025
The delay to payrolling Benefits in Kind (BIK) to 2027 may seem like a cause of relief for many businesses who are concerned about the extra responsibility the changes will bring, but employers should still prepare for this landmark change.
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Kittel VAT: How to control the uncontrollable
25 June 2025
Receiving a Kittel VAT notice is something that many businesses dread.
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Increased borrowing could mean increased taxes, experts warn
25 June 2025
Public borrowing hit £20.5 billion in April, the highest level for that month since 1993 and nearly £3 billion above forecast.
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How to prepare for an unexpected economic recovery
25 June 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the UK’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.2 per cent, citing a strong first-quarter performance and signs of a recovering economy.
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Identity crisis – Companies House begins to verify identities
25 June 2025
On 8 April 2025, Companies House introduced identity verification for those who make filings on behalf of a business.
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Too many sole traders are still missing out on their State Pension
25 June 2025
How much State Pension you get depends on your National Insurance (NI) record when you reach the State Pension age.
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Three easy ways to manage your directors’ loan accounts
25 June 2025
It is not uncommon for directors of a company to take loans from the business during each financial year, often to cover unexpected bills.
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How to maximise tax relief on losses to offset higher employment costs
14 May 2025
The recent rise in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to 15 per cent will lead to a 60 per cent increase in NIC costs for a business employing minimum wage staff, according to the Centre for Policy Studies.
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How HMRC treats cryptoassets disposed of by businesses
14 May 2025
Cryptoassets make up a growing portion of the market, and businesses are increasingly looking to take advantage of these digital currencies.
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Case Studies
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Sometimes a business does exactly as it says on the tin
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Customer care is top of the list for packaging business
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Smiles all round for dental practice
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A taste for growth, a thirst for knowledge
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A modern approach required for music moguls
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Cut above the rest in personal management style
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Taxing demands with old school charm
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Child's play with proactive accounts management
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A shared passion for architecture and a head for numbers
