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Entertaining employees

Entertaining employees

In general, entertaining employees is an exception to the normal rule that business entertainment costs are not allowable for tax purposes. If an employer provides entertainment exclusively for employees and it is “wholly and exclusively for the purposes of the...
Tax and property when you separate or divorce

Tax and property when you separate or divorce

When a couple separates or divorces, most attention focuses on the emotional and practical aspects. However, it is important to consider the tax implications of transferring assets, as these can have significant financial consequences if not managed carefully. It is...
Tax Diary March/April 2026

Tax Diary March/April 2026

1 March 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 May 2025.2 March 2026 – Self-Assessment tax for 2024-25 paid after this date will incur a 5% surcharge unless liabilities are cleared by 1 April 2026, or an agreement has been reached with...
Business rates support and cash flow for hospitality businesses

Business rates support and cash flow for hospitality businesses

Hospitality businesses continue to operate in a challenging environment. Rising wage costs, energy prices and supply chain pressures have all placed strain on margins. Against this backdrop, recent business rates support measures offer welcome relief and can have a...
Budgeting and forecasting in a period of lower confidence

Budgeting and forecasting in a period of lower confidence

Many business owners are entering the new year with a sense of caution. Confidence across the UK business community has softened, driven by continued cost pressures, uncertainty over tax policy and higher financing costs. In this environment, reviewing budgets and...