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Do you feel like you’re constantly running with your business tasks, but getting nowhere? Like you’re working hard but not necessarily getting anywhere fast? It’s time we revive and embrace a seemingly forgotten mantra: work smarter, not harder.  Lazy efficiency is about doing more, with less effort. Harnessing technology and innovative processes can reduce time […]

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, there are new rules for registered office addresses.  Companies must now have an ‘appropriate address’ as their registered office at all times. An appropriate address is one where: This means you cannot use a PO Box as your registered office address. You can still use a third-party

The Check your state pension forecast tool from HMRC and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been enhanced to make it a fully end-to-end solution where taxpayers can check their pension forecast and make voluntary payments. This allows the majority of taxpayers under state pension age to view gaps in their national insurance (NI) record

For capital gains tax purposes, residential property gains have their own, harsher, rules. Not only are taxed charged at a higher rate, but taxpayers also have a shorter window in which to report the gain and pay the corresponding tax over to HMRC.  In the 2024 Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced that the higher rate

Just the thought of an HMRC investigation can send shivers down the spine of any business owner, but fear not!  We’ve got precautions and strategies to share with you that can significantly reduce the likelihood of finding yourself under HMRC’s microscope. They will also help guide you through an investigation smoothly.  What is an investigation

Almost 300,000 taxpayers submitted their tax returns in the first week of the tax year You can join them by submitting your Self-assessment tax return for 2023 to 2024 now and have peace of mind for the rest of the year.  You have until 31‌‌‌‌ ‌‌January 2025 to file your return and pay any tax you may

When running a business, keeping on top of things like tax submissions and regulatory changes isn’t just smart; it’s crucial.  So, since it’s the end of the financial year, and we’re accountants, we thought we’d help you out with this.  To help you prepare for the financial year of 2024, here are the key financial

In the dynamic landscape of business, keeping skills sharp and knowledge up-to-date is crucial for staying competitive. Fortunately, tax relief on training expenses provided by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can offer a significant incentive for individuals and businesses alike to invest in learning and development. Understanding what expenses qualify for tax relief under HMRC

In the vibrant early days of your business, managing finances in-house feels like a badge of honour. It’s intimate, direct, and appears to cut costs. Plus, you feel in control as you see the money going in and out of your bank accounts. Yet, as your business scales, this once straightforward task morphs into an

Companies House have updated all their fees from 1 May 2024. Details of the new tariffs can be found here https://changestoukcompanylaw.campaign.gov.uk/changes-to-companies-house-fees/ Most notably the annual confirmation statement fee will increase from £13 to £34. An annual cost for all companies.