Altorian Chartered Accountants

Altorian Chartered Accountants Welcome to Altorian, an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Manningtree

Gemma and Nicola spent the day at the Excel in London yesterday attending the annual Accountex conference - learning, ne...
14/05/2026

Gemma and Nicola spent the day at the Excel in London yesterday attending the annual Accountex conference - learning, networking and keeping us up to date with what's next in Accountancy

14/05/2026

Kids Ask Accountants

Today we're talking PAYE and what it means when you get paid

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13/05/2026

“What even is VAT?” 🤔
Great question — so we’re breaking it down the easy way!
🎥 Kids Ask Accountants

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12/05/2026

Kids ask Accountants - The next big question: Who is HMRC?
We’re breaking it down in kid‑friendly terms

09/05/2026

They ask the questions.
We give the simple answers.
Follow along for Kids ask, accountants answer.

08/05/2026

If you’ve ever been asked ‘so what do you actually do all day?’ — this one’s for you.
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Entertaining expenses cover the costs of hosting staff events and business related gatherings. Staff entertainment — suc...
10/04/2026

Entertaining expenses cover the costs of hosting staff events and business related gatherings. Staff entertainment — such as team meals, seasonal celebrations and annual events within HMRC’s limits — is usually allowable. Client entertainment, however, isn’t tax deductible, even if it’s business related. Everyday meals aren’t claimable, but reasonable meal costs during business meetings or approved staff events are fine. Keep receipts and make sure the purpose is clearly business related.

Clothing expenses can only be claimed where the items are strictly for business purposes — such as branded uniforms, pro...
08/04/2026

Clothing expenses can only be claimed where the items are strictly for business purposes — such as branded uniforms, protective gear (PPE), safety boots, or specialist workwear required for the job. Everyday clothing, even if worn for work, can’t be claimed. PPE is fully allowable where required for health & safety, and uniform or branded items are acceptable as long as they can’t be worn as normal day‑to‑day clothing

When you work from home for your business, you can claim a portion of your household costs as an expense. This can inclu...
31/03/2026

When you work from home for your business, you can claim a portion of your household costs as an expense. This can include heating, electricity, rent or mortgage interest, council tax, broadband, and home insurance — based on the space and time you use for work. HMRC also allows a simple flat‑rate option if you prefer not to calculate actual costs. As long as the space is used wholly and exclusively for business during working time, you can claim your fair share and reduce your tax bill while keeping your records tidy.

Travel & mileage covers the costs of journeys made wholly and exclusively for business, helping you claim back tax-deduc...
31/03/2026

Travel & mileage covers the costs of journeys made wholly and exclusively for business, helping you claim back tax-deductible expenses. This includes business trips to clients, supplier visits, events, training days, and travel between different work locations. You can claim mileage for using your personal car at HMRC’s approved rates (which is currently 45 pence per mile up to 10,000 miles and 25 pence over 10,000 miles), plus actual costs for public transport, parking, tolls and congestion charges. What you can’t claim are everyday commuting costs or any journeys with a personal element — only genuine business travel. Keeping clear logs of mileage, dates, destinations and receipts ensures you maximise your claim while staying fully compliant.

Landlords - are you ready for making tax digital (MTD)?MTD applies to individual landlords (not limited companies).Thres...
16/03/2026

Landlords - are you ready for making tax digital (MTD)?
MTD applies to individual landlords (not limited companies).
Thresholds are based on gross rental and/or self‑employment income before expenses.
Start dates by income level:
£50,000+ → April 2026
£30,000+ → April 2027
£20,000+ → April 2028
It is particularly relevant for:
Individual landlords above the threshold
Landlords with multiple properties
Self‑employed people with rental income
If you receive rental income, PM us now to arrange a "free MTD for landlords checkup"

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Suite 1, Dairy Barn Mews, Summers Park, Lawford
Manningtree
CO112BZ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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