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Is your VAT system truly airtight? Identifying gaps now could save headaches later. Check if controls keep pace with you...
07/09/2026

Is your VAT system truly airtight? Identifying gaps now could save headaches later. Check if controls keep pace with your business changes. Find out why this matters today.

A strong VAT control system should clearly identify who is responsible for VAT, document the processes involved and regularly check that controls are working. HMRC also recommends keeping procedures up to date when the business, its systems or the VAT rules change. Businesses should also review how....

Summer VAT relief on kids' meals and family attractions has ended. From 2 September, normal VAT rules apply. Check your ...
07/09/2026

Summer VAT relief on kids' meals and family attractions has ended. From 2 September, normal VAT rules apply. Check your tickets and payments to avoid surprises. Find out why this matters for your next day out!

The temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT introduced for certain children’s meals, tickets and family attractions ended on 1 September 2026. The relief applied from 25 June 2026 and was intended to reduce the cost of selected activities and services for families during the summer holidays. The relief c...

Alert for business owners: You could possibly slash your taxable profits by claiming the Annual Investment Allowance on ...
04/09/2026

Alert for business owners: You could possibly slash your taxable profits by claiming the Annual Investment Allowance on your new machinery and equipment. Find out why thousands are claiming up to £1 million in tax relief and how you could too. Read on to see if your next purchase qualifies!

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and deduct the full cost of eligible purchases from their profits before tax. This can help by reducing the amount of taxable profit in the period the investment is made. The AIA can generally be cla...

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-si...
03/09/2026

Alert for employers: Are you aware of how tax rules impact uniforms and protective clothing you provide? It's not one-size-fits-all. Find out why this matters to your payroll and record-keeping now.

Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the employee’s job, is a uniform worn only at work, or is simply additional clothing provided by the em...

Alert: Claiming business expenses? Keep your receipts and evidence safe! HMRC could ask for proof, so get your records i...
02/09/2026

Alert: Claiming business expenses? Keep your receipts and evidence safe! HMRC could ask for proof, so get your records in order to avoid trouble. Find out why it matters now.

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However, businesses must keep accurate records and evidence to support the costs being claimed. HMRC requires taxpayers to keep proof of business expenses, although evidence does not....

Missed your tax deadline? You might have a reasonable excuse that could save you from penalties. Serious illness, bereav...
02/09/2026

Missed your tax deadline? You might have a reasonable excuse that could save you from penalties. Serious illness, bereavement, or unexpected tech failures could count. Find out how acting quickly helps and when to appeal. Read on to see if you qualify.

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be able to appeal if they have a genuine reasonable excuse. Whether an excuse is accepted depends on the individual facts and whether the taxpayer took action to put things right without unnecessary delay. HMRC does not pro...

Alert: Are your workers classified correctly? Missteps in employment status can bring unexpected tax bills, fines, and l...
01/09/2026

Alert: Are your workers classified correctly? Missteps in employment status can bring unexpected tax bills, fines, and lost rights. Find out why reviewing this now could save your business trouble. Read on to see what you need to check.

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax liabilities, penalties and loss of employment rights. Employment status affects both the rights of the...

VAT registration just got a lot more interesting! Did you know you might reclaim VAT on some costs from before you were ...
01/09/2026

VAT registration just got a lot more interesting! Did you know you might reclaim VAT on some costs from before you were even registered? It could mean reclaiming VAT on goods bought up to four years prior and services up to six months earlier, but only if they're linked to your current business. Intrigued? Find out why this could impact your next VAT return and what special rules might affect you.

Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods and services purchased before VAT registration.  There are specific time limits for claiming pre-registration VAT. VAT on goods can generally be reclaimed where the goods are still held by the business or have been us...

Unlock confidence for your business funding journey with HMRC's advance assurance. Curious how this could boost investor...
28/08/2026

Unlock confidence for your business funding journey with HMRC's advance assurance. Curious how this could boost investor trust? Find out why it matters now.

Businesses seeking investment through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) or Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can benefit from obtaining advance assurance from HMRC before approaching investors. Advance assurance allows a company to ask HMRC whether a proposed investment is likely to meet...

Employers, did you know the official interest rate for beneficial loans just changed to 3.75% for 2026-27? This could me...
27/08/2026

Employers, did you know the official interest rate for beneficial loans just changed to 3.75% for 2026-27? This could mean tax tweaks for employees taking loans below this rate. Keeping track makes all the difference. Find out why this matters for your payroll and reporting.

Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a rate below the official rate, a taxable benefit may arise. These types of loans are referred to as...

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Unit 14 Rocklands Business Park, Oxencombe Road, Chudleigh
Newton Abbot
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