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Accounting Wise - what is OSS or IOSS for e-commerce

What is OSS/IOSS for Ecommerce?

Selling to EU customers from the UK? This practical guide explains OSS and IOSS, when UK ecommerce sellers need them, common VAT mistakes to avoid, and how to stay compliant as you scale across the EU.
Accounting Wise - tips for keeping records to simplify your CIS tax return

Tips for Keeping Records to Simplify Your CIS Tax Return

Keeping accurate records for CIS tax returns is essential for contractors and subcontractors working in construction. This guide explains what records you must keep, common mistakes to avoid, and how good record-keeping can simplify CIS returns, reduce HMRC risk, and help you claim the tax refunds you are entitled to.
Accounting Wise - protecting your limited company from fraud and financial mismanagement

Protecting Your Limited Company from Fraud and Financial Mismanagement

Fraud and financial mismanagement can quietly destroy a limited company. This practical guide explains how to spot warning signs, understand your legal duties as a director, and put systems in place to protect your business from accounting fraud, HMRC penalties, and costly mistakes.
Accounting Wise - what happens if you miss the self assessment deadline

What Happens If You Miss the Self Assessment Deadline

Missed the Self Assessment deadline? HMRC penalties can apply even if you owe no tax. This guide explains what happens next, how fines and interest build up, when you can appeal, and the practical steps to limit the damage.
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Important February 2026 Accounting Dates and Deadlines

February 2026 brings important accounting deadlines for UK businesses, covering VAT, PAYE, CIS, National Insurance and Corporation Tax. This guide breaks down what’s due, when, and who it applies to - helping you stay organised and avoid late filing penalties.
Accounting Wise - 12 accounting mistakes new businesses make

12 Accounting Mistakes New Businesses Make

Starting a business is hard enough without accounting mistakes quietly draining cash flow or creating tax problems. This guide covers the 12 most common accounting mistakes new UK businesses make and shows you how to avoid them before they become expensive.
Accounting Wise - Self Assessment Guide for Landlords UK

Self Assessment Guide for Landlords UK

If you earn income from rental property, HMRC usually expects a Self Assessment tax return. This practical UK landlord guide explains what to declare, what you can claim, key deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and how upcoming tax changes may affect you.
Accounting Wise - guide to Self Assessment for side hustles in the UK

Guide to Self Assessment for Side Hustles in the UK

Running a side hustle in the UK? This practical guide explains when you need to file a Self Assessment tax return, how the £1,000 trading allowance works, what expenses you can claim, key deadlines, and the mistakes that catch people out. Clear, up to date, and written for real side hustlers juggling tax with a full-time job.

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Accounting Wise - Autumn budget 2025 - what it means for your business

Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for your business?

The Autumn Budget 2025 could bring meaningful changes for SMEs, freelancers, and company directors. While we don’t know all the details until 26 November, preparing your business now is the best defence against unexpected costs.
Accounting Wise - Companies House ID Verification Changes

Companies House ID Verification Changes

Companies House has been rolling out voluntary identity verification for company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and individuals submitting filings on behalf of a company. This forms part of a wider set of reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
Accounting Wise - Navigating April 2025 UK Tax Changes

Navigating April 2025 Tax Changes

As we edge closer to the conclusion of the 2024/25 tax year on 5 April 2025, it’s the perfect time to explore the key tax changes set to take effect this year.