Update on the mileage rate increase
The approved mileage rate for cars and vans has gone up from 45p to 55p per mile. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know if you use your own car for business travel.
The approved mileage rate for cars and vans has gone up from 45p to 55p per mile. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know if you use your own car for business travel.
From the 2025/26 tax year, HMRC has added new questions for company directors on their Self Assessment return. It doesn’t change your tax bill, but there are more boxes to fill in, and leaving them blank comes with a £60 penalty per box. Here’s what you need to know.
For us to help you with your Self Assessment, you’ll need to authorise us as your agent on HMRC online services. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you do it.
HMRC aren’t known for their user-friendly systems, and signing up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is no exception. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the process as painless as possible.
It’s a question we get asked a lot. You use your glasses when you’re working (reading and staring at a screen) so it seems reasonable
You don’t need an accountant or paid software to become Making Tax Digital compliant. This step-by-step guide explains how to DIY your MTD set-up for free using Mettle and FreeAgent.
The 2026/27 tax year brings a 2% increase in dividend tax rates, meaning most limited company contractors and freelancers will pay a little more in personal tax this year. We’ve crunched the numbers to bring you our salary and dividend recommendation for the 2026/27
Did you know that festive spending can be tax efficient in some situations? From client gifts to parties, we cover the different ways you can have fun and make sure you stay within the rules.
HMRC have taken a tougher stance on VAT in 2025, with a sharp rise in random enquiries. Discover the types of information HMRC now ask for, and the simple steps you can take to stay prepared.