JS&Co

JS&Co An ICAEW Chartered Accountancy firm based in Staines, UK, providing professional accounting services to individuals, sole traders, and businesses.

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+44 1483 671751

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to ge...
28/05/2026

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to get verified. Most can do it online or in person at selected Post Offices. Don't miss out, find out why this matters to you today.

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification. 

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect you...
27/05/2026

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect your bottom line and pension rights. Read on to get the details landlords often overlook.

When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable.

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you int...
27/05/2026

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you into higher tax bands — find out why it matters now.

The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'fiscal drag'. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As earnings rise, more taxpayers are ‘dragged’ into paying tax or moving to higher tax bands, despi...

Alert for small businesses: A VAT scheme lets you pay VAT only when your customers pay you. Could this be the cash flow ...
26/05/2026

Alert for small businesses: A VAT scheme lets you pay VAT only when your customers pay you. Could this be the cash flow boost you need? Find out why this matters now and if you could qualify.

The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for when customers actually pay invoices, rather than when invoices are issued. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses that offer credit terms or experience delays in customer payments.

Urgent update for self-employed and landlords: Your choice of software for Making Tax Digital matters. Find out what fea...
26/05/2026

Urgent update for self-employed and landlords: Your choice of software for Making Tax Digital matters. Find out what features to look out for and why some can even link spreadsheets directly with HMRC. Ready to make the switch? Read on to see which tools suit you best.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords. Since 6 April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying business or property income exceeding £50,000 are required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible softwa...

Alert: You might need to register for self-assessment even if you're mostly taxed through PAYE. Got business profits or ...
22/05/2026

Alert: You might need to register for self-assessment even if you're mostly taxed through PAYE. Got business profits or untaxed income? Find out why this matters now and what you need to do. Read on to check if this applies to you.

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE.

Alert: Your UK residence status could change how you're taxed on worldwide income. It's not just days spent in the UK bu...
21/05/2026

Alert: Your UK residence status could change how you're taxed on worldwide income. It's not just days spent in the UK but also your ties that matter. Find out why this could affect your wallet.

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax.

Living away from your home might affect your tax bill more than you think. If you've had absences or second properties, ...
20/05/2026

Living away from your home might affect your tax bill more than you think. If you've had absences or second properties, find out why it matters. Read on to see how your time away could change your Capital Gains Tax relief.

Many homeowners assume that if a property has been their main residence at some point, any gain made on sale will automatically be free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst in many cases, this is correct there are exceptions. For example, periods spent living away from your home can sometimes reduce...

Alert: You can reduce your Inheritance Tax bill with clever gifting! Did you know you could pass on up to £6,000 tax-fre...
19/05/2026

Alert: You can reduce your Inheritance Tax bill with clever gifting! Did you know you could pass on up to £6,000 tax-free if you haven't used last year's allowance? Plus, there are special gifts for weddings and small cash gifts each year. Curious how this could help your family? Read on to find out why these allowances matter now.

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes.

Alert: Your termination package could hold hidden tax traps! Some payments dodge tax, others don't, and not everything q...
18/05/2026

Alert: Your termination package could hold hidden tax traps! Some payments dodge tax, others don't, and not everything qualifies for the £30,000 exemption. Read on to find out why this matters to you and what could affect your final payout.

The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that determine how much is taxable and whether National Insurance contributions apply. The structure of a termination package can have a significant impact on the final tax position for both the employee and employer.

Alert for businesses leasing cars: Did you know you might only reclaim half the VAT on lease payments? Some situations d...
18/05/2026

Alert for businesses leasing cars: Did you know you might only reclaim half the VAT on lease payments? Some situations differ, so it pays to check the rules! Find out why this matters for your costs and avoid surprises on your VAT claims.

Businesses that lease cars often assume they can recover all of the VAT charged on car  leasing payments. In practice, the rules are more limited.

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TW184AX

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