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Hedging against rising costs

by admin | Apr 20, 2026 | Business Support

Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour and finance costs are unpredictable. While it is rarely possible to eliminate cost pressures entirely, a number of practical steps can reduce exposure and provide...

Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits

by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Employment & Payroll

Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that benefits are correctly reported, and that the appropriate tax and...

VAT Flat Rate Scheme – what is a limited cost trader?

by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Value Added Tax

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and, in doing so, reduce the administrative burden associated with VAT compliance. The scheme is available to businesses that expect their annual taxable turnover in the next 12...

Settlor retains interest in settled property

by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Inheritance Tax

The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled property, the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor will be treated as having retained an interest where the...

Car and travel expenses if self-employed

by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Personal

If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs are allowable for tax purposes. You may claim allowable business expenses for car, van, and travel costs, which will reduce your taxable profits. Typical allowable costs include:...