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How HMRC’s new guidelines help manage tax uncertainty

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…

pubexpertsOctober 28, 2025

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Why contractors need professional accounting support

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.…

pubexpertsOctober 6, 2025

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Prepare now for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT)

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…

pubexpertsSeptember 18, 2025

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Rising costs are pushing UK pubs to the brink

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…

pubexpertsSeptember 4, 2025

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Why construction firms need a CIS accountant

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.…

pubexpertsAugust 21, 2025

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Financial mistakes that could be costing your pub money

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…

pubexpertsAugust 7, 2025

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Automating your pub’s payroll

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…

pubexpertsJuly 24, 2025

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How the Spending Review 2025 affects trades workers

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…

pubexpertsJuly 9, 2025

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Preparing for the 2025 National Minimum Wage Increase

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…

pubexpertsApril 1, 2025

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Contractor vs. Subcontractor: Understanding Your Tax Status and Responsibilities

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…

pubexpertsMarch 6, 2025

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Why Accurate Bookkeeping is Essential for Small Business Success

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…

pubexpertsFebruary 19, 2025

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How accurate stocktaking can save your pub money

Managing stock in a busy pub can be a challenge, and losses can add up quickly and affect your bottom line. Keeping track of where and why stock is going…

pubexpertsFebruary 5, 2025

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National Minimum Wage and National Insurance Changes

As we prepare for the new fiscal period in April 2024, staying proactive and well-informed about payroll changes is paramount for businesses of all sizes. After this year’s Spring Budget,…

pubexpertsApril 1, 2024

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Autumn Statement Summary 2023

Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt delivered the 2023 Autumn Statement, his third fiscal announcement as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Following the OBR’s recent confirmation that inflation has halved since January, the statement…

pubexpertsNovember 23, 2023

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VAT and Property Option to Tax: what’s happening?

As of the 1st of February 2023, HMRC stopped sending receipt letters for VAT option to tax (OTT) notifications. They will, however, continue to send an automated email reply to…

pubexpertsFebruary 1, 2023

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Alcohol duty freeze set to be extended by six months

On the 19th of December, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Cartlidge, laid out plans to extend the alcohol duty freeze in line with reforms taking place in August…

pubexpertsDecember 20, 2022

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New VAT penalties to apply from January 1st 2023

As we celebrate the New Year, HMRC will be welcoming a new penalty system for the late filing of VAT returns, amongst other changes…   On the 1st January 2023…

pubexpertsDecember 15, 2022

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Increased corporation tax rate confirmed to go ahead in April 2023

Despite previous decisions to cancel the increase, it has been confirmed that the main rate of corporation tax will go up to 25%.  In the September mini budget, ex-Chancellor Kwasi…

pubexpertsDecember 9, 2022

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Additional income tax rate threshold reduced in Autumn Statement

In November, Jeremy Hunt announced upcoming changes to income tax, most notably a reduction of the threshold at which people are required to pay the additional income tax.  When Chancellor…

pubexpertsDecember 5, 2022

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Temporary Annual Investment Allowance Made Permanent

The government has decided to make the £1,000,000 limit for the Annual Investment Allowance permanent, eliminating plans to reduce it to £200,000 in April 2023. The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)…

pubexpertsDecember 2, 2022