Lord & Swain Accountants

19/04/2026

Would anyone like an advertising banner at Luddenden Foot Bowling Club for the 2026 season at a cost of £150 which includes the cost of the banner and £100 thereafter (2027 season)

05/04/2026

Both myself and Robin and now in a position to draft self assessment returns for the year ending 5th April 2026.

Gareth

23/01/2026

My aim was to have self assessment wrapped up by close of play today for 2024/2025. Can we succeed?

ps I’ll be filing our partnerships using third party software this coming Monday.

18/01/2026

9 working days remain for Lord & Swain in January with the self assessment deadline fast approaching. Then we turn our attention to ‘Making Tax Digital’

12/01/2026

We’re into the last three weeks before the self assessment deadline. Chop chop stragglers…..

04/01/2026

Just to make you aware we’re having to charge £50 per director to meet the new digital ID verification requirements. Each company has an individual deadline but in brief it coincides with your confirmation statement.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from all at Lord & Swain Accountants. We’re still in and doing if you’d like to file your self assessment before the hectic month which is January 👍

26/11/2025

📣 Small business owners! Here are the highlights from today’s 💼🍂

📌 The current freeze on Income Tax and National Insurance rates will continue for another three years to 2030/31, with implications for employers and employees as wages increase

📌 From April 2026 basic- and higher-rate tax on dividend income will rise by 2%. Then in 2027 a 2% rise in all Income Tax rates on both property rental and interest income will follow

📌 Minimum wage rates rise from April 2026 for 2.7 million eligible workers, with pay for over-21s rising by 50p to £12.71 an hour, a rise to £10.85 for those aged 18 to 21, and a rise to £8 for under-18s and apprentices

📌 Small businesses will no longer need to contribute to the cost of apprenticeships for all under-25s

📌 Late filing penalties for Corporation Tax returns will be doubled from 1st April 2026

🗞 There’s a lot of complicated info to digest from this year’s Autumn , so we’ll be digging deeper into what it means for small businesses and landlords in the UK over on our blog. Stay tuned! 🗞

26/11/2025

Our neighbours Fitton & Co making us aware

📣 Important update for all limited companies and new start-ups

From 1 February 2026, Companies House will be increasing several key filing fees. A few of the most relevant changes include:

▪️ Incorporation (digital): £100
▪️ Confirmation statement (digital): £50
▪️ Voluntary strike off (digital): £13

These changes are part of a wider effort to modernise systems, strengthen identity verification, and improve action against fraud under the ECCT Act.

What does this mean for small businesses? 🤔
Nothing urgent right now... but it’s worth being aware, especially if you’re planning to incorporate, restructure, or tidy up company records in the next year.

We’ll keep clients updated as more details are released and help you stay compliant without unnecessary stress.

If you’re unsure how the changes might affect you or your business plans, we’re always here to help.

Fitton & Co is a friendly, professional, approachable and proactive firm of accountants in Hebden Bridge, near Halifax, based in the heart of the Pennines, perfectly positioned to work with businesses throughout Calderdale, Halifax, Huddersfield and beyond. Being on the border of West Yorkshire and....

03/11/2025

Investor required.

Does any of our followers fancy purchasing a property for my in laws? Change out of £80,000 with a potential rental return in the region of £7,800 per annum? Properties are difficult to find due to disabled accessible etc but we’re confident one has come up in the perfect location.

07/10/2025

Let’s get your self assessment returns completed this month before the hecticness that is December & January. There’s many benefits to filing in October as opposed to January.

ps I’m going away on a cruise on the 30th January 2026.

23/09/2025

📢 Reminder: You have until 5th October to register for Self Assessment with HMRC!

You must register if any of the following apply to you:

✅ Self-Employed (including sole traders)
✅ Company Directors (with income from savings/dividends over £10k)
✅ Rental Income (£1,000+ from letting property or rooms)
✅ High Earners (£100k+ income, or £60k+ if receiving Child Benefit)
✅ Untaxed Income (freelance, investments, selling goods, etc.)
✅ Other cases (overseas income, capital gains, or claiming tax relief)

🗓️ Don’t leave it too late – register by 5th October to avoid penalties.

Not sure if you need to register, give us a call today 📞