Guides on bookkeeping, payroll and tax compliance
Practical explainers for UK business owners navigating bookkeeping, payroll and tax compliance. More articles are on the way.
VAT Registration UK 2026: Thresholds, Schemes & Deadlines
Do you need to register for VAT? The £90,000 threshold, VAT schemes, MTD compliance and penalties, explained simply.
Corporation Tax Rates UK 2026/27: Full Guide & Deadlines
How the 19% and 25% rates work, how marginal relief applies between £50,000 and £250,000, and CT600 filing deadlines.
Self Assessment & MTD ITSA UK 2026: Deadlines & Guide
Self Assessment deadlines, payments on account and the new MTD ITSA rules for sole traders and landlords.
UK Payroll Guide 2026/27: PAYE, NI & Statutory Pay Rates
Employer National Insurance, PAYE deadlines, the National Living Wage and statutory pay rates for 2026/27.
Sole Trader vs Limited Company UK 2026: Full Comparison
Compare tax, liability, admin and costs to work out which UK business structure genuinely suits you.
Salary vs Dividends UK 2026/27: Tax-Efficient Director Pay
How much salary and how much in dividends should limited company directors take in 2026/27? Rates and worked examples.
IR35 Off-Payroll Working UK 2026: Contractor Guide
IR35 explained, including the new small company thresholds and umbrella company liability rules from April 2026.
Director's Loan Account & S455 Tax UK 2026/27 Explained
Overdrawn your director's loan account? The 35.75% S455 rate, the 9 month deadline, and how to avoid or reclaim it.
CIS Guide UK 2026: Rates, Registration and Deadlines
Construction Industry Scheme deduction rates, gross payment status, verification and monthly filing deadlines.
Machine Games Duty UK: Rates, Registration & Deadlines
MGD rates, registration rules and quarterly filing deadlines for pubs, arcades and hospitality venues with gaming machines.
Furnished Holiday Let Tax Changes 2026: Full Guide
The Furnished Holiday Lettings regime was abolished in April 2025. What landlords lost, what stayed, and what to do in 2026/27.
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