SPOTLIGHT ON: Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax can arise in more situations than simply selling an investment for ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Late-payment rules and cashflow protection for SMEs
Late payment can turn a profitable sale into a cashflow problem. A business may ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Divorce and tax: What you need to consider
Divorce or the end of a civil partnership often involves difficult personal and financial ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Salary sacrifice in 2026/27
Salary sacrifice can be a useful way to reduce tax and National Insurance, increase ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: E-invoicing: What UK businesses should do now
E-invoicing is moving from a software choice to a compliance and finance planning issue. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Associated company rules: Protecting your corporation tax thresholds
Running more than one limited company is common for many owner-managers. You might have ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Director’s loans: How to stay clear of unwanted tax charges
Many business owners withdraw funds from their companies beyond salary and dividends at some ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Working abroad: Getting your UK tax residence right
Spending time abroad for work has become much more common. You might be moving ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: How SMEs can get ready for e-invoicing
E-invoicing has moved from a back-office improvement to a planning issue for UK businesses. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Giving to charity: Tax reliefs you can use
Giving to charity is often driven by values rather than tax planning, but the ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Pension allowances
Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for the long term. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: MTD for income tax: Your April 2026 checklist
Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD IT) starts from 6 April 2026 for ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Retirement planning basics
ISAs and pensions remain two of the simplest ways to keep savings and investments ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: E-commerce record-keeping and HMRC reporting
Online selling can scale quickly. That’s good for revenue, but it puts pressure on ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Salary, dividends and pensions: Your 2026 pay guide
Paying yourself from your business sounds simple until you start weighing up salary, dividends ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Companies House ID checks
Companies House has started rolling out mandatory identity checks for directors and people with ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: How to prepare for a business audit
Preparing for an audit is rarely anyone’s favourite task, but it is part of ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Wealth transfer strategies for high-net-worth individuals
Intergenerational wealth planning is most effective when tax, investment, family governance and timing work ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Key accounting practices for managing business debt effectively
Borrowing can fund growth, smooth seasonality and bridge large orders. Problems start when visibility ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Financial security for the self-employed
Irregular income, no employer sick pay and responsibility for your own tax bills make ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Sustainable business practices
Greener operations can help control costs and reduce risk. Many organisations are upgrading fleets, ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Self Assessment survival guide
Self Assessment rarely sits at the top of anyone’s to-do list. Deadlines creep up, ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: IR35 and off-payroll working
Many small businesses rely on specialist contractors for flexibility and skills. That remains a ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Managing risk in your investment portfolio
Investment markets rise and fall, yet the goals that matter to you – retirement ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Scaling your business – when and how to attract outside investors.
External capital can accelerate product development, hiring, international expansion, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Preparing for a business exit
Selling or passing on your business is one of the biggest financial events you ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: How to protect your wealth from inflation
Inflation may have retreated from the double-digit heights of 2022, but at 3.4% on ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Children’s savings: Starting their financial future early
Many parents and carers want to give children a solid financial base, yet feel ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Tax relief opportunities for businesses embracing sustainability
The policy push for a net-zero economy is now hard-wired into the UK tax ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Diversifying your investment portfolio
Diversification spreads risk across different assets, markets and tax wrappers. It helps private investors ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Exporting for growth: Strategies for small businesses expanding abroad
Exports already account for around 30% of UK gross domestic product (GDP), and the ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Successfully navigating a business merger or acquisition
A merger or acquisition can open new doors for growth, streamline operations, and enhance ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Retirement savings in your 50s: How to catch up
By your 50s, retirement planning often moves to the top of the financial agenda. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: The State Pension changes in 2025: What they mean for you
The State Pension remains a foundation of retirement income for millions across the UK. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Inheritance tax essentials for 2025/26
Inheritance tax (IHT) in the United Kingdom applies to the transfer of wealth after ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Making the most of UK government grants for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, comprising 99.9% of ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Using software to streamline accounting operations
In the modern business environment, efficiency and accuracy in financial management are paramount. We ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Planning ahead for university costs
Paying for higher education can be one of the largest financial commitments families face. ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Understanding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a vital part of the tax system for ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Business succession planning
Steps to smooth business transitions Planning for the future of your business is one ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Managing your finances with cloud accounting
Managing finances can feel overwhelming, but it’s essential for your financial health and long-term ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Pensions for the self-employed
Saving for retirement can feel daunting for many self-employed people. Without the workplace schemes ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: The art of effective business budgeting
Budgeting is the backbone of any business, large or small, providing a roadmap for ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: International expansion for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often seen as the backbone of the economy, ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Financial planning for major life events
Life is full of significant milestones – whether it’s getting married, buying a home ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Handling a personal tax compliance check
Personal tax compliance checks can sound intimidating. However, with the right preparation and understanding, ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Choosing the right business structure
Choosing the appropriate structure for your business is one of the first and most ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Tax-efficient giving
Tax-efficient gift-giving is an essential aspect of estate planning that can significantly reduce your ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Understanding R&D tax credits
Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a crucial incentive designed to encourage businesses ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Building an emergency fund
As an accounting practice, we often stress the importance of having an emergency fund ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Wealth planning for you and your family
Financial planning is undoubtedly the bedrock of successful wealth management, serving as the critical ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: What to expect from a statutory audit
A statutory audit may sound alarming, but it's a vital process that helps ensure ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Becoming an employer
What you need to know before taking on the responsibility Deciding to become an ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Navigating capital gains tax
Capital gains tax explained Capital gains tax (CGT) is the tax on the profit ...
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Business valuation: Knowing your company’s worth
Essential knowledge for accurate market assessments Understanding your business’s value is more than a ...
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Filing self assessment tax returns
Why file early? If you're self-employed, a landlord, earn over £100k or are filing ...
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Making tax digital for sole traders
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment becomes law on 6 April 2024 and ...
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Paying pension from Limited Company
If you run your own limited company, there are two ways you can pay ...
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Limited Company or Sole Trader
Once you've decided to take the plunge and start your own business, one of ...
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Withdrawing money from a Limited Company
A limited company is a type of business structure where the company has a ...
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Changing accountant
We always recommend that if you're happy with the service you're receiving from your ...
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Outsourcing payroll
Why should you consider using a specialist payroll outsourcing service As a business owner ...
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