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If you run a limited company, your balance sheet is one of the most important documents your business produces – yet it is often the least understood. This guide explains what a balance sheet is, how to read each section, and what your figures tell you about the financial health of your business.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax becomes mandatory from April 2026 for many UK sole traders and landlords. This guide explains who is affected, what changes, and how to prepare early to avoid penalties and stay in control of your finances.
If you work in construction under the Construction Industry Scheme, you may be paying more tax than you owe. This guide explains how CIS refunds work, which form applies to your business type, what documents you need, and how to claim back overpaid tax through Self Assessment or the limited company repayment process.
Understanding a balancing payment is essential for anyone completing a Self Assessment in the UK. This post explains what a balancing payment is, who needs to make one, and how it is calculated. Learn how it interacts with payments on account, common mistakes to avoid, and practical tips for managing your tax liability effectively.
April 2026 is one of the most important months in the UK tax calendar. From Corporation Tax payments and VAT returns to the start of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and sweeping changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs, there is a lot to stay on top of. This guide covers every key deadline and new measure, with add-to-calendar links for each date.
Yes, you can move from a limited company to sole trader status, but it requires more than simply changing how you trade. This guide covers everything you need to know before making the switch.
Annual Investment Allowance lets UK businesses deduct up to £1 million of qualifying equipment costs from taxable profits in the year of purchase. Find out what qualifies, what does not, and how to maximise your claim in 2026.
Issued by employers each year, it confirms your total earnings and the Income Tax and National Insurance deducted through PAYE. Whether you need it for a mortgage application, a tax refund, or to check you have paid the right amount of tax, understanding your P60 is essential.
Still searching for Entrepreneur Relief? It was officially renamed Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) in 2020 but the potential tax saving remains just as valuable. In this comprehensive 2026 guide, Accounting Wise explains who qualifies, which assets are eligible, how the £1 million lifetime limit works, and the common mistakes that cost business owners their claim. If you are planning to sell your business or restructure your shares, this is essential reading before you proceed.
A P11D form is used by UK employers to report taxable benefits provided to employees or directors. This guide explains what must be reported, key deadlines, and how P11D reporting works.
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