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How Is Your Business Performing?

How Is Your Business Performing?

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that conditions remain challenging for many UK businesses. In July 2026, 15% of trading businesses reported an increase in turnover compared with the previous month. However, 22% reported that turnover...
Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax liabilities, penalties and loss of employment rights. Employment...
What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?

What is a reasonable excuse for missing a tax deadline?

Missing a tax deadline can result in penalties from HMRC, but a taxpayer may be able to appeal if they have a genuine reasonable excuse. Whether an excuse is accepted depends on the individual facts and whether the taxpayer took action to put things right without...
Tax relief for uniforms and protective clothing

Tax relief for uniforms and protective clothing

Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the employee’s job, is a uniform worn only at work, or is simply...
Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs

Recovering VAT on pre-registration costs

Businesses that register for VAT may be able to reclaim VAT paid on certain goods and services purchased before VAT registration.  There are specific time limits for claiming pre-registration VAT. VAT on goods can generally be reclaimed where the goods are still...