Key UK Accounting Dates November 2026

November 2026 has deadlines for VAT, PAYE, CIS, Corporation Tax and Companies House filings, and several land on a weekend. Here are the key UK accounting and tax dates, who they apply to, and how to avoid late penalties.

Understanding Statutory Declarations and when they are Required

Statutory declarations are legally binding statements used to confirm important facts. Discover when UK business owners might need one, how the process works, who can witness it and what to consider before signing.

UK Cryptocurrency Tax Overview

Confused about cryptocurrency tax in the UK? Our 2026/27 guide explains HMRC rules, Capital Gains Tax, tax-free allowances, reporting deadlines and what individuals and businesses need to know to stay compliant.

Small Spreadsheet Errors Can Lead to Big Accounting Mistakes

Discover how small spreadsheet errors can turn into costly accounting mistakes, and why moving to accounting software or working with an accountant can give your business more accurate, reliable financial records.

Key UK Accounting Dates October 2026

October brings a packed UK tax calendar, from Self Assessment registration to Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, CIS and PAYE Settlement Agreement deadlines. Here's everything you need to know for October 2026.

How to Calculate Holiday Pay

Calculating holiday pay correctly is a key payroll responsibility, and it becomes more complex with overtime, commission, irregular hours or part-year work. This post goes over how to work out holiday pay for different types of worker, alongside the 12.07% accrual method, rolled-up holiday pay, final pay and more

Important Accounting Dates September 2026

Your month-at-a-glance guide to some of the key accounting and tax deadline falling in September 2026, from quarterly VAT returns and monthly payroll payments to corporation tax and the Economic Crime Levy, with practical advice for staying compliant.

Can I Pay My Tax Bill With a Credit Card?

Wondering if you can put your tax bill on a credit card? Personal credit cards have not been accepted by HMRC since 2018, but corporate cards are, for a non-refundable fee. Here is exactly which cards work, what they cost, and the cheaper options if cash flow is tight.

A Small Business Guide to AI and Automation

Artificial intelligence and automation have moved from novelty to everyday utility for UK small businesses. This guide looks at where the real time savings sit, how automation supports Making Tax Digital and payroll, where AI still gets things wrong, and why a qualified accountant remains essential before anything reaches HMRC.

What is a direct earnings attachment?

A Direct Earnings Attachment lets the DWP recover money owed, such as a benefit overpayment, directly from an employee's wages without a court order. Here is what UK employers need to know about how DEA deductions are calculated, the 60% protected earnings rule, your legal obligations, payment deadlines, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
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