Is it bad to have too much working capital?
Feb 24, 2026
There have been a lot of concerns around the domestic and global economy in recent times that have led to businesses being more cautious than normal. A side effect of this hesitance may be an accumulation of working capital. While working capital ...
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Changes to stocks and shares ISAs could result in tax on interest
Feb 19, 2026
Historically, ISAs have been considered a tax-free investment opportunity, but the latest notes on upcoming changes to this scheme may mean that interest on cash held in a stocks and shares ISA may result in new tax liabilities. Announced at the ...
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Ramadan, Lent and business succession – How do you prepare for the future?
Feb 17, 2026
Once again, Ramadan and Lent are set to take place simultaneously, meaning that approximately half the world’s population will be engaging in spiritual reflection. As many people make sacrifices in order to prepare for a life beyond the one they know, ...
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Vaping Products Duty: The new regime
Feb 12, 2026
From October 2026, businesses involved in producing, importing, storing or selling vaping products will face a significant regulatory reform with the introduction of Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme. Recently outlined by HMRC, the new regime ...
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Fall in love with your finances this Valentine’s Day
Feb 10, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, you might be thinking about spoiling your significant other with flowers and chocolates. If you’re a business owner, then your true love is probably the company that you have built up. Your business finances need tender love and care, ...
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The Making Tax Digital for Income Tax countdown is getting louder – Are you ready yet?
Feb 05, 2026
If you have noticed more TV and online adverts for cloud accounting software lately, that is no accident as the countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) ramps up. There is just two months left for taxpayers ...
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It’s time to close the gender pay gap – How should businesses do this?
Feb 03, 2026
For business owners already working to prepare for the announcements made in the Autumn Budget, it can feel like there is already a lot to juggle. The Employment Rights Act is also beginning to take effect on a similar timeline, which ...
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When is a business expense really tax deductible?
Jan 29, 2026
One of the most common questions business owners ask accountants, “Can I put this through the business as an expense?” The answer depends on one core tax rule. For an expense to be allowable for Income Tax or Corporation Tax, it ...
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How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Jan 27, 2026
The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026. However, some landlords, self-employed individuals or sole traders may still wondering whether the ...
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Millions of UK workers are overpaying tax every year
Jan 22, 2026
A new Freedom of Information requested from HMRC, released to the public has found that 5.6 million in the UK paid more tax than they needed to in 2023/24. Whilst headlines often focus on the UK’s tax gap – the amount ...
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