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.…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It’s widely reported that 60% of small businesses in the UK fail within the first three years, with poor financial management being a major contributing factor. Therefore, accurate bookkeeping is…
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