Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now operate on a points-based system, ...
Paying tax arrears using HMRC payment plans
If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to HMRC as soon as possible ...
Set up your tax app with HMRC
The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment details, National Insurance records and ...
Check when you can expect a reply from HMRC
HMRC offers a helpful online tool that allows agents and taxpayers to check when they can expect a response to ...
HMRC contacting sole traders
HMRC is currently contacting certain sole traders by email to reiterate the importance of adjusting business expenses for personal use.The ...
Enforcement of the minimum wage
The Department for Business & Trade has recently published a report that outlines the government's enforcement of the National Minimum ...
How many businesses are there in the UK?
Current estimates suggest that there are around 5.6 million businesses operating in the UK. This figure comes from the Department ...
Directors liability for company debts
A limited company is a separate legal entity. In normal circumstances, its debts belong to the company, not to the ...
Tax Diary December 2025/January 2026
1 December 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 28 February 2025. 19 December 2025 ...
Updating your tax code
It is quite common for tax codes to be wrong, particularly if your income or employment situation has changed, so ...
P45s, P11Ds and P60s – what are they?
Most employees will come across forms such as the P45, P11D and P60 during their working life, and knowing what ...
Company Voluntary Arrangements
A Company Voluntary Arrangement (also known as a CVA) is a special arrangement that allows a company with debt problems ...
