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DS Burge & Co

Accountancy Practice based Surbiton and East Molesey providing a comprehensive range of services to clients in Surrey and London

Based in East Molesey and Surbiton, DS Burge & Co provides a comprehensive range of accountancy services covering all aspects of personal and corporate taxation. We provide our clients in London and the South East with a friendly, flexible and professional service tailored to their individual needs.

- Are you looking for a new accountant?
- Are you starting a new business?
- Do you need assist

ance with your personal tax affairs? Established in 1980, we have gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of accounting and taxation for our wide range of clients:

- Individuals
- Small to medium sized businesses:
- Limited companies
- Partnerships
- Sole traders

Do not hesitate to contact us for a free discussion about all the services we can offer you.

19/06/2026

You may have had an email from Companies House this week.

If you're a company director, an official email landed in inboxes confirming changes to how annual accounts will be filed from April 2028.

- Small companies and micro-entities will need to file profit and loss accounts, as larger companies do.
- They will, however, have the option to opt out of publishing those profit and loss accounts on the public register.
- All companies must file via commercial software. The web and paper routes close for accounts (confirmation statements and other filings stay open).

For most well-run small businesses, this is less dramatic than the headlines suggest, as filing via software is already standard for many.

The main change is the profit and loss disclosure - and the introduction of an opt-out for publication suggests the direction of travel is filing the P&L with Companies House while keeping it redacted from the public register. The detail that's still missing is the criteria for that opt-out, however.

There's no need to act on anything today, but it's worth understanding now.

10/06/2026

Late payments are one of the biggest headaches for small businesses, so it's worth knowing about this useful update in Xero.

You can now request an online deposit directly within an invoice, either as a percentage of the total or a fixed amount. Your customer pays the deposit upfront and settles the balance by the due date, all on one invoice. No separate deposit invoice to raise, no second invoice to reconcile and far less admin on your end.

The caveat is that when a customer pays the deposit, Xero records it as revenue rather than a held deposit, which means it attracts tax. So this works best for deposits against work you genuinely intend to carry out, rather than as a refundable holding payment.

A small change, but one that could make a difference to your cash flow.

09/06/2026

If your business provides taxable benefits to employees or directors, the P11D deadline is one to have in the diary.

P11D and P11D(b) forms for the 2025/26 tax year must reach HMRC by 6th July 2026, which is in just a few weeks. Any Class 1A National Insurance due then needs to be paid by 22 July (or 19 July if you're paying by post).

A P11D reports benefits in kind that haven't been taxed through payroll, things like company cars, private medical insurance, interest-free loans, and accommodation.

If you'd like a hand identifying which benefits need reporting, or you'd simply rather take the whole job off your plate, we can help you. Please get in touch.

08/06/2026

A temporary VAT reduction takes effect this summer, with implications for businesses across the hospitality, entertainment and leisure sectors. Swipe through for an overview of what is changing, what qualifies and the practical points to address before 25th June.

If your business is likely to be in scope, please get in touch with us and a member of the team will be happy to help.

05/06/2026

Can a pot of BBQ sauce really spark a VAT dispute? Apparently so.

The Upper Tribunal has ruled in favour of KFC franchisee Queenscourt in a recent VAT dispute with HMRC, finding that dip pots sold within meal deals are separate zero-rated supplies, not part of a single standard-rated supply.

HMRC argued the dips were ancillary to the main meal and therefore standard-rated. The Tribunal disagreed: since the meal deal wasn't a single supply, each element had to be assessed on its own - and as cold food, the dips qualified for zero-rating.

The decision may prompt cafés, coffee shops, restaurants and bakeries to revisit the VAT treatment of their meal deals and bundled offers. Whether it's a sauce with a roll, a cold side with a hot meal or a condiment with a takeaway, some components may qualify for separate VAT treatment depending on the specific facts.

VAT on food is one of the trickiest areas of the tax system. If you are unsure about VAT regulations for your café or restaurant, and need help managing the complexities, please do get in touch.

29/05/2026

You may receive a letter from HMRC even if you are not under enquiry.

HMRC is making increasing use of what it calls "One to Many" campaigns. A One to Many letter is not a formal tax enquiry, it is a prompt issued where the data HMRC holds suggests that a tax position may need to be reviewed or corrected.

One current example: where a company has declared turnover above the £90,000 VAT threshold but is not VAT registered, HMRC is writing to ask the business to either register or confirm why registration is not required.

Other recent campaigns have targeted landlords, sole traders working through delivery and gig economy platforms, 60-day Capital Gains Tax returns on property disposals, directors with Self Assessment inconsistencies, and holders of overseas income or crypto assets.

A few points worth knowing:

- The letter does not confirm an error has been made, only that HMRC's data suggests further review is appropriate.
- Many letters include a Certificate of Tax Position. There is no legal obligation to complete it, and a written response is usually preferable.
- The correct response depends on individual circumstances.

If you have received a One to Many letter and would like assistance preparing a response, please get in touch, our team can help.

28/05/2026

Employment rates changed in April - here's what employers need to know for 2026/27.

Employees are entitled to increased rates across statutory entitlements and claims, and at DS Burge & Co, we work with businesses to ensure their payroll is compliant and their obligations are clear. Get in touch today to find out how we can help: https://www.dsburge.co.uk/payroll-services/

26/05/2026

Are you running a partnership or LLP? Or looking to set one up? We can help.

Managing a partnership comes with unique financial and legal responsibilities, from profit divisions that impact each partner's personal tax return, to legislative pressure and ongoing compliance with HMRC.

At DS Burge & Co, we work with general partnerships, limited partnerships, and LLPs, helping you reduce tax liabilities and maximise the profitability of your business. From partner self-assessment tax returns (SA100) and partnership tax returns (SA800), to VAT returns, bookkeeping, and LLP annual accounts, we handle the stress so you can focus on running your business.

Whether you're setting up a new partnership, incorporating an LLP, or managing changes in profit sharing and partner entry/exit, our experienced team is here to help.

Find the link to our dedicated 'Accountants for Partnerships and LLPs' page in the comments.

22/05/2026

A 10p uplift to the HMRC-approved mileage rate - the first since 2011.

The approved mileage allowance payment (AMAP) for cars and vans has risen from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles. For businesses reimbursing employees at the approved rate, that's an extra 10p per mile straight onto your P&L - an additional £1,000 a year for every employee covering 10,000 business miles.

The change was announced by the Chancellor on 21st May 2026 and has been backdated to the start of the 2026/27 tax year, so it applies to every business mile already driven this year.

If you're not sure how this affects you or your business, whether that's the cost impact, the payroll implications, or what to do about reimbursements already made this tax year, please get in touch us.

19/05/2026

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is one of the most complex areas of tax in construction, and it's one that too many people in the industry don't fully understand.

From verifying subcontractor status and applying the correct deduction rate, to factoring in materials costs and filing monthly returns with HMRC, there's a lot that can go wrong. That's why it is so important you work with a team that knows the scheme inside out.

At DS Burge & Co, we work with contractors and subcontractors across the construction industry to manage CIS obligations, ensure the correct deductions are applied, and recover any overpayments. We deal with HMRC so you don't have to.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you and relieve you of the stress: https://www.dsburge.co.uk/construction-industry-scheme-cis/

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