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Clear House are Accountants, Tax Advisers and Business consultants in London. We specialise in working with Small to Medium sized businesses.

25/10/2026

🪔 Wishing you a Happy Diwali from Clear House Accountants!

May the Festival of Lights bring happiness, prosperity and new opportunities to you, your family and your business.

Wishing you a bright year ahead filled with success, growth and positivity. ✨

23/10/2026

📅 SELF ASSESSMENT PAPER TAX RETURN DEADLINE: 31 OCTOBER 2026

If you need to file a paper Self Assessment tax return for the 2025–26 tax year, HMRC must receive it by 11:59 pm on 31 October 2026.

This deadline applies only to paper tax returns. If you’re filing your Self Assessment return online, the standard deadline is later - 31 January 2027.

If you’re filing on paper, don’t leave it until the last minute. Your return must reach HMRC by the deadline, so allow enough time for delivery and make sure you have completed the relevant sections and included the required information.

⚠️ Missed the paper deadline?
Most taxpayers who can file online can still submit their return online by 31 January 2027. However, different deadlines can apply in certain circumstances, so it’s important to check your specific position.

Not sure which Self Assessment deadline applies to you, or need help preparing your return?
Speak to the team at Clear House Accountants.
🌐 https://chacc.co.uk/ch-services/tax-services/self-assessment-online/

22/10/2026

Small expenses often don't feel important on their own, which is why they're easy to overlook.

Fact: Over the course of a year, those smaller allowable expenses can add up to a meaningful reduction in your taxable profit. Missing legitimate claims could mean paying more tax than necessary.

Good record keeping isn't just about staying organised. It's about making sure you claim everything you're entitled to.
Every pound you fail to claim is money your business doesn't get to keep.

Do you regularly review your business expenses, or only when it's time to prepare your tax return?

Find out how we can help:
https://chacc.co.uk/

21/10/2026

It's one of the most common questions we hear from business owners, and for good reason.

Many people assume they should wait until they reach a certain level of income, but the right time depends on much more than profit alone.

It may be worth reviewing your business structure if:

✔ Your profits are growing steadily
✔ You want more flexibility in how you pay yourself
✔ You're planning to hire employees
✔ You're looking to protect your personal assets
✔ You're preparing to attract investment or scale your business

Choosing the right structure isn't just about tax. It's about making sure your business is set up to support your future plans.

Got a question for our accountants?

Leave it in the comments and it could be featured in a future Ask the Accountant post.

20/10/2026

We’re beyond proud to announce that Clear House Accountants has been awarded Accountancy Team of the Year 2026 at the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards!

A massive thank you to our amazing team for their relentless standard of work, and to our incredible clients for trusting us as their growth partners. Here’s to setting even higher standards together! 🚀

19/10/2026

Buying something for your business doesn't automatically make it tax deductible.

HMRC looks at whether an expense was incurred wholly and exclusively for business purposes. A receipt helps support your claim, but it's only part of the picture.

Keeping a short note explaining why the purchase was business related can make future bookkeeping much easier, especially months later when you no longer remember the reason for the expense.

Good records don't just help at tax return time. They make it easier to support legitimate claims and reduce unnecessary stress if HMRC ever asks questions.

What's one business expense you always keep a receipt for?

17/10/2026

Hidden Profit Alert: Sole Traders Missing £2,000–£5,000 Every Year

Not all tax savings come from earning more. Many come from simply correcting what’s already being missed.

We recently worked with a freelancer who discovered £4,200 in overlooked tax relief. Nothing changed in her income, but everything changed in how her finances were reviewed and structured.

Her work was consistent, but her financial records weren’t. Things were scattered, there was no clear tax strategy in place, and expenses weren’t being tracked in a structured way. Over time, this led to overpaying HMRC without even realising it.

Once we stepped in, we went through her records in detail, organised everything into a proper system, and built a more strategic approach to tax planning. That process alone uncovered £4,200 in missed relief that had been sitting unnoticed.

After that, the impact was immediate. Not only was the tax saving recovered, but she also saved significant time on admin each year, gained far better clarity over her finances, and now has a much stronger grip on her tax position going forward.

This isn’t a one-off case. A lot of sole traders, freelancers, and small business owners are in a similar position without knowing it.

A proper tax review often reveals more than expected.

BOOK YOUR TAX REVIEW
https://chacc.co.uk/ch-services/tax-services/tax-investigations/

16/10/2026

Being a company director involves far more than running the business.

Simple oversights can create unexpected problems months later, even when everything else is going well.

Sometimes it's missing a filing deadline. Other times it's mixing personal and business spending or forgetting to update company records.

👇 Which mistake do you think happens most often?
🟢 Missing filing deadlines
🔵 Mixing personal & business money
🟠 Poor record keeping
🟣 Ignoring Companies House updates

Have you seen another mistake business owners regularly make?

15/10/2026

Changing accountants doesn't require HMRC's approval.

If you're unhappy with your current accountant, you can appoint a new one at any time.

Your new accountant will usually handle the professional handover, request the necessary information, and complete the authorisation process with HMRC on your behalf.

Many business owners stay with an accountant simply because they think changing is difficult.

In reality, it's often much simpler than people expect.

Have you ever delayed making a business decision because you thought the process would be complicated?

14/10/2026

The real question isn't just "Can I do it?" It's "Am I doing it correctly?"

If your spouse genuinely works in the business and their pay reflects the work they do, there may be legitimate tax planning opportunities. However, the arrangement must be commercially reasonable and properly documented.

Otherwise, it could raise questions from HMRC.

Have family members ever helped with your business, whether it's administration, bookkeeping, marketing or customer service? How did you decide what was fair to pay them?

Leave your thoughts below, and if you have another tax or accounting question, post it in the comments. It could be featured in a future post.

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Address

207 Regent Street
London
W1B3HH

Telephone

+442071172639

Website

http://chacc.co.uk/

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