Tax compliance becomes significantly more challenging when you venture beyond routine scenarios. HMRC's newly released Guidelines for Compliance 13 (GfC13) provides clarity on their expectations when taxpayers encounter complicated or…
If you’re self-employed or a contractor, you know the struggle: one minute you’re delivering brilliant work for clients, the next you’re desperately trying to make sense of your tax obligations.…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) is approaching and will fundamentally change how businesses and landlords handle their tax obligations. Understanding MTD MTD aims to modernise tax administration…
The UK’s cherished pubs are facing an alarming crisis. In the first half of 2025 alone, 209 pubs shut their doors, a trend that has left the hospitality industry deeply…
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) demands contractors deduct 20-30% from every subcontractor payment and file monthly returns to HMRC by the 19th. Miss your obligations? Penalties and interest charges await.…
Running a pub comes with unique financial challenges that can catch even the most experienced owners off guard. After working with pub owners over many years, we’ve spotted some recurring…
Running a pub is not easy. With pints to pour, customers to serve and staff to schedule, there are many duties that are often overlooked. Payroll is one of these…
The Government’s 2025 Spending Review (SR25) sets out the priorities for public spending for the upcoming years, with a clear message that trades are at the heart of Britain’s economic…
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise again in April 2025, meaning businesses across the UK will need to prepare for the impact on their payroll. Here’s a quick…
Determining whether you are a contractor or subcontractor can be confusing, but it’s crucial for understanding your tax responsibilities. Each role comes with different expectations, control over work and legal…