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Struggling to meet tax payments this month?

Struggling to meet tax payments this month?

With the balancing payment and first payment on account both due on 31 January 2026, it is worth checking your options early if funds are tight. The final balancing payment for the 2024–25 tax year is due by 31 January 2026, which is also the deadline for filing...
Annual payroll reporting chores

Annual payroll reporting chores

There are a number of annual payroll reporting issues that employers are required to complete. With the tax year ending on 5 April 2026, this means there are several key payroll reporting chores that will need to be considered over the coming months. One of the...
Basis period reform – spreading rules for payment

Basis period reform – spreading rules for payment

If your business has transitional profits from basis period reform, spreading over five years may reduce the cash flow impact, but it is important to understand the deadlines. The self-employed basis period reform has changed the way trading income is allocated to tax...
What factors affect a person’s credit rating?

What factors affect a person’s credit rating?

A person’s credit rating (often referred to as a credit score) is a measure used by lenders to assess how reliably someone manages borrowing and financial commitments. It can affect whether credit is offered at all, the interest rate charged and even the size of...
What banks look at when a small business applies for a loan

What banks look at when a small business applies for a loan

When a small business applies for a bank loan, the bank is mainly trying to answer one question, “How likely is it that we will be repaid, on time and in full?” To reach that decision, they will review a mix of financial evidence, trading...