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Accounting Wise - how to find a small business accountant in 2026

How To Find A Small Business Accountant in 2026

Choosing the right accountant can shape the financial future of your business. This practical UK guide explains how to find a small business accountant, what qualifications to look for, the difference between bookkeepers and accountants, typical fees, key questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid before making your decision.
Accounting Wise - Trivial Benefits for Limited Company Directors

Trivial Benefits for Limited Company Directors

Trivial benefits allow limited company directors to extract up to £300 per year tax-free when structured correctly. This guide explains the £50 rule, annual cap, compliance requirements, Corporation Tax treatment, and common mistakes to avoid.
Accounting Wise - Key Accounting Dates March 2026 Important UK Tax Deadlines for Your Business

Key Accounting Dates March 2026: Important UK Tax Deadlines for Your Business

March 2026 is packed with important UK tax deadlines, including Corporation Tax payments, VAT returns, PAYE, CIS and ATED obligations. Here’s your complete guide to the key accounting dates and what they mean for your business.
Accounting Wise - Tour Operator Margin Scheme (TOMS) A Complete UK Guide for Travel Businesses

Tour Operator Margin Scheme

A comprehensive 2026 guide to the Tour Operator Margin Scheme (TOMS) for UK travel businesses. Understand how VAT is calculated on your margin, who must apply the scheme, principal vs agent rules, record keeping requirements, and how to avoid costly HMRC compliance errors.
Accounting Wise - How to Use the Financial Year-End to Evaluate Your Limited Company’s Performance

How to Use the Financial Year-End to Evaluate Your Limited Company’s Performance

Your financial year-end is more than a compliance deadline. Discover how UK directors can use year-end accounts to evaluate profitability, strengthen cash flow, improve tax efficiency and plan smarter growth for the year ahead.
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Limited Company Expenses: A Practical Guide to What You Can Claim

Knowing what expenses a limited company can claim is one of the simplest ways to reduce Corporation Tax legally. This practical UK guide explains allowable and non-allowable expenses, HMRC rules, and common pitfalls directors should avoid, with clear examples and up-to-date guidance for 2026 and beyond.
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.

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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.
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