Staff costs represent a substantial portion of your expenditure as a business owner, so it’s important that you understand what payments you have to make and how to plan for them.
Category Archives: Business
What should you avoid when transitioning to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment?
From April 2026, the Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative will move to target self-employed individuals and landlords.
Are you optimising profit extraction from your business?
If you’re a business owner of a limited company, it’s important that you know how to make the most of your after-tax profit to support your personal financial health – known as profit extraction.Continue reading
Director’s loans – A missed tax planning opportunity?
A director’s loan is a form of profit extraction from your company, often used alongside salaries, dividends and expenses. Continue reading
Ten top tips for boosting your budget
Effectively managing your budget is crucial for business success, especially in challenging economic times.
Is incorporation still the way to go for solid financial planning?
From a tax planning perspective, incorporation of a business into a limited company has long been considered the gold standard in business development and growth – but is this still the right move?
Streamlining your payroll set-up with employment and tax records
When your business takes on a new employee, we know that you’re eager to get them settled into their role – but not before you’ve completed the right checks and set them up in your payroll system!
Starting a seasonal business? Here is what you need to know
Are you considering launching a seasonal business? If so, you are beginning an exciting journey that comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities.
Earning between £100,000 and £150,000? Your tax return is changing
If you’re a high earner with between £100,000 and £150,000 in net adjusted income, you’ll soon receive a letter from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regarding whether you need to continue submitting a Self-Assessment tax return.
Furnished residential lets vs Furnished Holiday Lets – The tax situation
If you’ve invested in a property to let and furnished it, you will be liable to pay tax on the income you receive from letting the property out.
