Blog & Events
Our blogs and events can be found below, keeping you informed about what’s going on at Harold Sharp and in the business world.
Can I repay Covid support voluntarily?
Earlier this month, the government launched a voluntary repayment scheme allowing individuals and businesses to return Covid support funds without penalty or investigation, provided repayment is made by 31 December 2025.
While this may sound low-key, the implications are significant, particularly for directors of owner-managed businesses who received financial support during the pandemic. This three-month window provides an opportunity to proactively resolve any concerns about past claims.
What are the new Companies House ID requirements for Directors?
In an earlier Tax Tuesday blog on tax investigation, we discussed the impact of the Chancellor’s crack-down on compliance in 2025. The new Companies House ID requirements are part of this wider move to increase transparency and will affect all those involved in...
Why Salary Exchange is a smart pension move for UK employers
On 31 July 2025, Amie Wilson (Operations Director at Harold Sharp) and Paul Andrews (Omny Group), hosted a focussed roundtable on the benefits of Salary Exchange. This month’s Tax Tuesday distils the discussion into practical takeaways every employer should consider....
4 mistakes fast-growth businesses get wrong about budgeting
When your business is growing fast, it's natural to focus on what feels most urgent - landing sales, hiring new team members and delivering for clients. All too often, budgeting falls by the wayside, and businesses miss the chance to use their numbers as a roadmap for...
Could HMRC investigate your business? Here’s what you need to know now
Ever since the Chancellor confirmed a crack-down on compliance in the Spring Statement, we have seen a ramp-up in investigative activity by HMRC - with the latest announcements citing a wave of new tax investigations targeting high-income earners. With new funding,...
10 reasons to submit your self assessment tax return early
Nothing dampens the festive spirit quite like a looming deadline. And yet, last year HMRC reported that 40,072 individuals filed their tax return over the Christmas break. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Submitting your Self Assessment tax return early offers more...
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