Insights, Updates and Guidance
Our news section shares practical updates on accounting, tax regulations and financial management – written in plain language to keep you informed.
What are dividends and how are they taxed
A dividend is a distribution of a company’s profits to its shareholders. Companies may pay dividends in cash or additional…March 19, 2026
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The Rent a Room Scheme
The Rent a Room Scheme is a set of special rules designed to help homeowners who rent out a room…March 19, 2026
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Tax if selling a second property
You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) tax when you sell or dispose of a property that is…March 19, 2026
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Tax on inherited property, money or shares
As a general rule, someone who inherits property, money or shares is not liable to pay tax on the inheritance…March 19, 2026
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How long should you keep your tax records
Following the deadline for submission of self-assessment tax returns for the 2024-25 tax year, it is a useful time to…March 19, 2026
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Estimate your Income Tax for the current tax year
If you are concerned by the continuing pressures on your take-home pay and need some certainty on your Income Tax…March 19, 2026
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Companies House blunder
A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly exposed sensitive company data. The…March 19, 2026
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When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow…March 18, 2026
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Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to maintain a…March 17, 2026
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Exit planning, an essential step for business owners
Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning how they will eventually exit.…March 17, 2026
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Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April 2026 -…March 13, 2026
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Still time to top up your pension contributions
With the end of the 2025-26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for taxpayers to…March 12, 2026
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