Jermyn & Co.

16/06/2026

Is your office World Cup party tax-deductible? or are you about to score an own goal with HMRC?
With tournament fever kicking off, it’s tempting to put the pizza and beers on the company card. But before you do, you need to know how the taxman views the bill.

Employee entertainment is a fully allowable business expense, but without the right structure, your casual match screening could leave your staff facing an unexpected personal tax bill.
Here is how to keep it 100% tax-free:

1. The Annual Function Exemption (£150/head): Rebranding your annual summer bash as a World Cup celebration works perfectly—as long as it’s open to all staff and stays under £150 per person (including VAT). Drop over by even a penny, and the entire amount becomes taxable.

2. The Trivial Benefits Rule (£50/head): Just want a spontaneous afternoon viewing with pizza? If it costs under £50 per employee, isn't a reward for performance, and isn't cash, it's completely tax-free for them and deductible for you.

3. The Danger Zone: If you host a lavish one-off party that doesn't fit these rules, you’ll need a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) to pay the tax on your employees' behalf.

Don't let a celebration turn into a compliance headache. Read the full guide on our website linked in the comment below.

11/06/2026

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10/06/2026

Salary, Dividends or Pensions? What’s the smarter approach to corporate profit extraction? Read the full guide from link in the comment below.

09/06/2026

A little bit of joy goes a long way 💛
We were delighted to donate a Jellycat to our local community school — hopefully bringing plenty of smiles, cuddles and comfort along the way.

08/06/2026

If you are an individual or a business owner who is looking for an accountant who is:
✅ More personal than the high street big names
✅ More bespoke advisory-driven than purely compliance firms
✅ More established and “proper chartered” than many small boutique accountants
✅ Tech-forward yet traditionally grounded. Accounting defined by your needs, not just the software
Then Jermyn & Co is THE ONE.
Book your free consultation today and stop overpaying tax.

03/06/2026

🚀 Are you leaving money on the table this tax year? 💸

When you're self-employed, every pound counts. But many freelancers and sole traders are completely missing out on legitimate tax write-offs that could seriously lower their HMRC bill.

From splitting your home utility bills to claiming your software subscriptions (and even your accountant's fees!), we’ve broken down the essential, legal ways to keep more of your hard-earned profits.

Read our latest 5-minute guide to find out exactly what you can claim. 👇

Reading time: 5 mins When you take the leap into self-employment, you trade the safety of a corporate payroll for total freedom. But with that freedom comes a brand-new responsibility: managing your own tax bill. If you are operating as a sole trader or freelancer, one of the fastest ways to improve...

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

The latest dividend tax hikes mean Limited Company directors are taking a quiet hit to their take-home pay. 📉

With a frozen £500 allowance and a 2% increase across the board, the old ”low salary, high dividend“ structure might not be the most tax-efficient route for you anymore.

The good news? There are ways to restructure your take-home pay—whether that‘s optimizing your director’s salary, shifting dates, or utilizing smart pension contributions to protect your profits from HMRC.

Don‘t wait until the end of the tax year to find out you owe thousands more than expected.

Contact us today and the Jermyn & Co team will help you get it sorted! 💼👇

26/05/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of exhibiting at Eastern Landlord Association exhibition. It is always a pleasure to see familiar faces returning each year and to have meaningful conversations about the changing tax environment and the challenges landlords are currently facing.
We are grateful for the continued support and relationships we have built over the years, and we are proud to be growing alongside our landlord clients and the wider property community.

Jermyn & Co has been participating in the Eastern Landlords Association (ELA) exhibition for over five years. During that time, we have seen a clear shift in landlords’ concerns, particularly around taxation, compliance, and accounting matters. It is always a pleasure to see familiar faces returni...

22/05/2026

Fun and productive day at Eastern Landlord Association Event.