February 26, 2026
The meaning of trade for tax purposes, often referred to as HMRC’s “badges of trade” test helps determine whether an activity is a genuine business or simply a personal hobby. While the
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February 26, 2026
An application to claim child benefits can usually be made 48 hours after you have registered the birth of your child, or once a child comes to live with you. An application for child benefit can be
February 26, 2026
Understanding which supplies are zero rated for VAT is essential for any business. A zero-rated supply is still a taxable supply, but it is charged at a 0% VAT rate. This distinction is important
February 23, 2026
When planning pension funding, inflation is often acknowledged but not always fully reflected in contribution decisions. Using an average inflation rate of around 5% over recent years helps to
February 23, 2026
The government has announced a new package of measures designed to improve access to finance for creative businesses across the UK. The initiative aims to support firms operating in areas such as
February 19, 2026
There are simplified expenses arrangements available for sole traders and business partnerships (with no corporate partner) that allow the use of fixed mileage rates instead of working out the actual
February 19, 2026
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) is a generous tax relief that allows for the total amount of qualifying expenditure on plant and machinery to be deducted from pre-tax profits. The maximum amount
February 19, 2026
There are several reasons why you might need to file a self-assessment tax return. This could apply if you are self-employed, a company director, have an annual income over £150,000, or receive income
February 19, 2026
If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so urgently. HMRC has issued a timely reminder that for many self-employed and landlords the
February 19, 2026
If you believe that you have overpaid tax to HMRC, you may be entitled to claim a tax refund. Overpayments can occur for a variety of reasons, including changes to employment, incorrect tax codes or
February 19, 2026
Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their retirement with employers and government also contributing to make a larger pension pot.
The
February 16, 2026
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2025 the number of UK business births exceeded business deaths for a second successive year, pointing to a net increase in the