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Spring Statement 2026

This article covers the forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, alongside spending commitments that were announced at the Spring Statement 2026.

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Kieran Burge May 20, 2026

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UK Tax Rates, Tax Allowances and Tax Bands 2026/27, 2025/26, 2024/25 and 2023/24

The UK financial system features a broad range of tax brackets, allowances and earnings thresholds that apply to both private
Autumn Budget 2025

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the key announcements in the Autumn Budget 2025, with particular focus on the implications for both businesses and individuals. We will explore the specific changes that will affect corporations, working individuals and investors, offering practical insights to help you understand and navigate these changes.

VAT on Food and Drink at Cafes – How Does it Work?

Understand how VAT is applied to food and drink at cafes, including navigating the rules for eat-in and takeaway items. Learn the essentials every cafe owner must know to stay compliant.
A Guide to Directors’ Loan Accounts

This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding Director’s Loan Accounts (DLA’s), taking a close look at the tax implications of overdrawn and credited Director Loan accounts.
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Limited Company

Keep up to date with the latest news that may affect you or your limited company, including government budget updates and the changes they may bring.

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A Guide to Directors’ Loan Accounts Limited Company Expenses Guide When to Capitalise Rather Than Expense a Purchase
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When to Capitalise Rather Than Expense a Purchase

This article will distinguish between Capitalisation and Expensing, how these two accounting treatments should be implemented, and their financial implications on your business’s financial reporting and corporation tax return.

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Limited Company

A Guide to Directors’ Loan Accounts

This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding Director’s Loan Accounts (DLA’s), taking a close look at the tax implications of overdrawn and credited Director Loan accounts.

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Tax
Limited Company

A Guide to Employee Share Schemes

Employee Share Schemes can be essential in keeping your workforce happy and motivated whilst enhancing their overall performance, a critical

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News

Keep up to date with the latest news that may affect you or your limited company, including government budget updates and the changes they may bring.

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Autumn Budget 2025 Spring Statement 2025 Autumn Budget 2024
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Spring Statement 2026

This article covers the forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, alongside spending commitments that were announced at the Spring Statement 2026.

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News

Autumn Budget 2025

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the key announcements in the Autumn Budget 2025, with particular focus on the implications for both businesses and individuals. We will explore the specific changes that will affect corporations, working individuals and investors, offering practical insights to help you understand and navigate these changes.

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Accounting & Financial Terms Glossary

Our accounting and financial terms glossary explains key accounting and tax phrases in simple, accessible language, helping you navigate financial statements and HMRC requirements with ease.

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Payroll

Find out everything you need to know about the various payroll rules for your employees, including how to calculate holiday pay.

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Guidelines for Calculating Your Workers’ Holiday Pay Statutory Sick Pay: An Employer’s Guide
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Payroll

Statutory Sick Pay: An Employer’s Guide

This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Statutory Sick Pay, including the 2026 updates. It covers SSP eligibility, payment procedures, and your obligations as an employer.

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Payroll

Guidelines for Calculating Your Workers’ Holiday Pay

All staff members are eligible for annual leave. According to the UK Working Time Regulations, your employees are entitled to

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Property

Access resources relating to property-related tax changes and explore our articles outlining updates and changes to rules and guidelines.

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Changes to Buy-to-Let Tax Relief: Mortgage Interest and Wear and Tear Allowance A Guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme Capital Gains Tax on Residential Property for Non-UK Residents
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Property

A Guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme

This article provides a detailed guide to the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, highlighting the requirements and obligations of all parties involved, including non-resident landlords, letting agents and tenants.

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Tax
Property

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)

This article breaks down the key aspects of the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), helping property owners and businesses

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Property

Changes to Buy-to-Let Tax Relief: Mortgage Interest and Wear and Tear Allowance

In his Summer Budget last July, George Osborne announced new restrictions on tax relief for buy-to-let investors that will make

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Small Business

Explore our range of resources for your small business.

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ICO Data Protection Fee – Do I Need to Pay? Changes to the Taxation of Dividends: Trading as a Sole Trader or a Company
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Small Business

Trivial Benefits for Directors: A Small Business Guide

Trivial benefits let UK employers give small non-cash gifts tax-free. Learn HMRC’s rules, examples, VAT treatment, and the £300 director cap.

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Small Business

ICO Data Protection Fee – Do I Need to Pay?

We often get asked by clients what is the ICO Data Protection Fee and if they must pay. Given the

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Small Business

Changes to the Taxation of Dividends: Trading as a Sole Trader or a Company

The surprise announcement by George Osborne in his Summer Budget in July was his reform of the taxation of dividends that is scheduled to come into effect from 5 April 2016.

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Tax

Stay on top of tax rules, regulations and key calendar dates to ensure you comply with HMRC, never miss a submission deadline and avoid penalty fees.

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What is a Wealth Tax? Labour’s Potential Proposal Explained What is Private Residence Relief and its impact on Capital Gains Tax? UK Crypto Tax: Complete Guide to How HMRC Define and Tax Crypto Assets for 2026 [With Examples]
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What Is Patent Box Tax Relief?

Patent Box Tax Relief can reduce Corporation Tax on qualifying patent profits to 10%. Learn who qualifies, how to claim and how it works with R&D Tax Credits.

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Corporation Tax Quarterly Instalment Payments: A Guide for Growing Businesses

A guide to Corporation Tax Quarterly Instalment Payments for large, very large and growing businesses, covering thresholds, deadlines, cash flow and interest.

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Creative Industries Tax Relief

Your complete guide to UK Creative Industries Tax Relief. AVEC and VGEC rates, qualifying costs, how to claim, and key deadlines through to April 2027.

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VAT

Uncover all the facts about VAT for your business, including implications, updates to rules and regulations, and how VAT changes may affect you.

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VAT on Food and Drink at Cafes – How Does it Work? VAT on International Transactions Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) VAT Guidance
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VAT Margin Scheme: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses

Learn how the VAT Margin Scheme works for UK businesses, including eligibility, calculations, record keeping and HMRC rules.

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VAT

Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) VAT Guidance

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the UK's Tour Operators Margin Scheme, how it works, who must use TOMS and how to calculate TOMS to ensure your business remains compliant.

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VAT

VAT on International Transactions

As the internet makes it increasingly easy to buy and sell goods and services abroad, overseas transactions are becoming commonplace for many of our small business clients. Here we look at how to deal with these transactions from the perspective of UK VAT.

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