DSR Ashburns Accountants

01/05/2026

Business Asset Disposal Relief — Why Timing Your Business Exit Could Save You Thousands

If you own a business and have ever thought about selling — whether that is in two years or five — there is a tax relief you need to understand, and a rate change that makes planning sooner rather…

29/04/2026

Dividend Tax Has Gone Up — How Limited Company Directors Should Respond Directly relevant to DSR Ashburns’ director client base.

If you run a limited company and pay yourself through a combination of salary and dividends, the 2026/27 tax year has brought an unwelcome change. From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates increased by two percentage points — and for most directors, that means a higher personal tax bill without any increase in what your company actually earns....

If you run a limited company and pay yourself through a combination of salary and dividends, the 2026/27 tax year has brought an unwelcome change. From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates increased b…

27/04/2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Is Now Live — What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Do

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) became mandatory on 6 April 2026. If you are a sole trader or landlord with total gross income above £50,000, the new rules already apply to you — …

20/04/2026

What the Employer National Insurance Changes Mean for Your Business Right Now

If you employ even one member of staff, the National Insurance changes that came into effect on 6 April 2026 are already affecting your payroll costs — whether you’ve noticed it yet or not. …

20/04/2026

💰 Are you leaving money on the table?

Most business owners are — without even realising it.

Subscriptions, software, professional fees, and marketing costs are all allowable business expenses, but they're some of the most frequently missed at tax time.

Here are a few worth double-checking:

✅ Accounting & bookkeeping software (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent)
✅ Adobe, Microsoft 365, project tools — if used for work
✅ Your accountant's fees (yes, really)
✅ Professional memberships and trade subscriptions
✅ Website costs, social media ads, printed materials

If you're not sure whether something qualifies, the answer is almost always worth checking — it could mean real money back in your pocket.

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10/04/2026

Five Overlooked Business Expenses That Could Reduce Your Tax Bill

Why so many business owners miss legitimate tax relief A surprising number of UK business owners pay more tax than they need to. Not because they are doing anything wrong, but because many allowab…

08/04/2026

Smarter cash flow habits for small businesses in uncertain times

When costs rise, customer payments slow down and forecasting feels less certain, cash flow quickly becomes the issue that keeps business owners awake at night. Profit matters, but day-to-day cash is what pays wages, suppliers, rent and tax bills. For many UK small businesses, the difference between feeling in control and constantly firefighting comes down to a few practical habits that make cash flow more resilient....

When costs rise, customer payments slow down and forecasting feels less certain, cash flow quickly becomes the issue that keeps business owners awake at night. Profit matters, but day-to-day cash …

07/04/2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax What Going Live Means for Sole Traders and Landlords

The new reporting routine has started Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live, which means many sole traders and landlords can no longer rely on one yearly Self Assessment process alone. If your qualifying income is over £50,000, HMRC now expects digital record-keeping and quarterly updates instead of waiting until the end of the tax year to deal with everything in one go....

The new reporting routine has started Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live, which means many sole traders and landlords can no longer rely on one yearly Self Assessment process alone. If …

06/04/2026

What the 2026 27 Tax Year Means for Your Business From Day One

The new tax year started on 6 April, and several important changes are now live. For small business owners, company directors and self-employed taxpayers, this is the point where tax planning stops being theoretical and starts affecting invoices, payroll, reporting and future liabilities. From Making Tax Digital developments to capital gains tax changes, inheritance tax limits and payroll updates, the 2026/27 tax year brings practical decisions that need attention now....

The new tax year started on 6 April, and several important changes are now live. For small business owners, company directors and self-employed taxpayers, this is the point where tax planning stop…

05/04/2026

Final Tax Year Deadline What Small Business Owners Can Still Do Today

The clock is about to reset Today is the final day of the 2025/26 tax year, which means a number of valuable tax allowances and planning opportunities expire at midnight. For many UK small business owners, this is the last chance to make use of reliefs that cannot simply be carried forward and revisited later. If you have been meaning to review pension contributions, ISA use, dividends or other year-end actions, the window is now very small....

The clock is about to reset Today is the final day of the 2025/26 tax year, which means a number of valuable tax allowances and planning opportunities expire at midnight. For many UK small busines…

05/04/2026

Wishing all our wonderful clients and colleagues a very Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful long weekend. 🌷✨ — The DSR Ashburns Team