Alden & Co (Chartered Certified Accountants)

Alden & Co (Chartered Certified Accountants) We are Chartered Certified Accountants who specialise
in family and owner managed business accounts and taxation services.

also available for business consultancy and tax investigations and tribunals. Wide range of skills, expertise and experience Over 30 years of experience in dealing with HMRC including investigations and successful tax tribunals. Also available for consultancy work and business guidance. Multi skilled with a problem solving attitude.

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards...
04/06/2026

Alert for employers: small gifts up to £50 can be tax-free if you tick the right boxes. It's about goodwill, not rewards. Find out why your Christmas treats might not cost extra tax.

A reminder of tax-free trivial benefits May 28, 2026 Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember the rules for tax-free trivial benefits. A benefit can qualify as a trivial benefit where all of the following conditions are met: the benefit c...

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits?...
03/06/2026

Key person insurance could affect your business taxes in surprising ways. Are your policies set up to maximise benefits? Find out why this matters now and what could change for your company's bottom line. Read on to learn more.

Key person policies and tax relief May 28, 2026 Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important employee, director or other individual who is central to the success of the business. These policies may provide cover for death...

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings ...
02/06/2026

VAT choices for property can lock you in for 20 years and impact your finances in unexpected ways. Got linked buildings or extensions? Read on to find out why this matters.

VAT – opting to tax property May 28, 2026 The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of most non-residential land and buildings as taxable rather than VAT exempt. Once an option to tax is made, supplies in relation to that property are generally subject to VAT at ...

Fuel costs are changing for drivers and hauliers alike. Discover what the new government measures mean for your wallet a...
02/06/2026

Fuel costs are changing for drivers and hauliers alike. Discover what the new government measures mean for your wallet and journeys ahead. Read on to see how these adjustments could ease the pinch at the pump and on the road.

Government measures to ease rising fuel costs May 28, 2026 The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage rising fuel costs following disruption linked to the conflict in Iran. As part of the package, the temporary 5p fuel duty cut has been extend...

Alert: If you expect your income tax to drop next year, you could reduce your payments on account and ease the strain. W...
01/06/2026

Alert: If you expect your income tax to drop next year, you could reduce your payments on account and ease the strain. Wondering how to claim? Find out why it might be worth checking your payment on account status now.

Claiming to reduce payments on account May 28, 2026 Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax liabilities. These are paid in two instalments, the first on 31 January during the tax year and the second on 31 July following the end of the tax ye...

Mileage pay just got a boost! From 6 April, approved mileage rates for cars and vans have risen to 55p per mile for the ...
01/06/2026

Mileage pay just got a boost! From 6 April, approved mileage rates for cars and vans have risen to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles. If you use your own vehicle for work, this could mean more money in your pocket. Curious how this affects you and the rules around mileage allowances? Read on to find out more.

Increase in approved mileage rates May 28, 2026 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the wider measures being taken to support households and businesses with rising cost pressures. One of the m...

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find o...
29/05/2026

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find out why this could matter for your next move. Read on to see if you're eligible for a valuable tax relief and how it could impact your financial planning.

Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief May 21, 2026 Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18% rate (2026-27) of Capital Gains Tax (CG...

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to ge...
28/05/2026

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to get verified. Most can do it online or in person at selected Post Offices. Don't miss out, find out why this matters to you today.

Verify your ID at Companies House May 21, 2026 Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification.  Comp...

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect you...
27/05/2026

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect your bottom line and pension rights. Read on to get the details landlords often overlook.

Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations May 21, 2026 When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable. For individuals, the first £1,000 of rental income is tax-free under the prop...

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you int...
27/05/2026

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you into higher tax bands — find out why it matters now.

Fiscal drag explained May 21, 2026 The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'fiscal drag'. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As earnings rise, more taxpayers are ‘dragged’ into paying tax o...

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