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First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register
Jul 30, 2026
Despite the first deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax arriving on 7 August, over 400,000 qualifying landlords and sole traders have still not signed up. The total number of those who are affected by this deadline is 864,000, ...
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New Chancellor, same uncertainty – Will this summer be as restrictive for UK businesses?
Jul 28, 2026
A major change in the leadership of the UK has taken place at the same time as MPs went on their summer recess. With a new Chancellor and Prime Minister at the helm, it is unclear what businesses should expect in ...
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How to chase late-paying customers without losing them
Jul 23, 2026
Late-paying customers are one of the biggest causes of cash flow problems for SMEs. It can be a tense situation as you want to make sure you consistently get paid on time without damaging a repeat-business relationship with one of your ...
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Quiet commutes, distracted workers or more revenue – What do the school summer holidays mean for your business?
Jul 21, 2026
Even if you do not have children, you will be aware that the schools have broken up for the summer holidays. That realisation may come when you find the roads eerily quiet on your morning commute or when you find town ...
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Cash flow versus profit – Which matters more to an SME?
Jul 16, 2026
While profit can be seen as the main indicator of business health, the importance of cash flow is often overlooked. You could be making money on paper but still be broke, unable to meet bill payments and even on the brink ...
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Traumatic or trustworthy – Is HMRC doing enough to support taxpayers?
Jul 14, 2026
Taxpayers need to know how to comply with changing rules and many find themselves reaching out to HMRC for support and guidance. New data from HMRC reveals that, while this can be helpful, it is not a universally positive experience. With many ...
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How could a new Prime Minister impact SMEs in the UK?
Jul 09, 2026
With Keir Starmer announcing his resignation as Prime Minister, there has been much speculation about what this means for the future of UK politics. His hotly tipped successor, Andy Burnham, is set to enter 10 Downing Street by Monday the 20th of ...
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Government proposes changes to the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies
Jul 07, 2026
The last few weeks have been awash with minor and major reforms to taxation in the UK, as part of HMRC’s Tax Update 2026. While the headlines have been stolen by changes to the way VAT, PAYE and ITSA are paid, ...
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Paying tax as you earn it: The proposal that could reshape Self Assessment
Jul 02, 2026
Anyone subject to the UK’s Self Assessment system knows the rhythm by now. Income is earned across the tax year and the bill for it lands the following January. While Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax hasn’t changed when and ...
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Despite setting sights on small businesses, the tax gap is still growing – How do businesses become tax compliant?
Jun 30, 2026
Between the amount of tax owed and the amount paid is the dreaded tax gap, the amount of additional revenue that HMRC would have to use if everyone were fully tax compliant. Every year since the 2005/6 tax year has seen ...
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