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What qualifies as a business expense?
One of the most common questions we get asked is: “What exactly counts as a business expense?” It’s a great question, as well as an important one, because claiming legitimate expenses helps reduce your taxable profits and, ultimately, your tax bill. So, what...
Do I need an audit? A helpsheet for growing SMEs
As your business expands, reaching certain milestones might necessitate that an external audit is required. In the UK, the majority of standard private limited companies are legally required to undergo an external audit when two of the following criteria are met for...
Side hustles: Are you selling or trading?
As of 2024, new reporting requirements mean that digital platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Vinted and Etsy must now share information with HMRC about sellers using their platforms. Fast forward to the Spring Statement, and the Chancellor has laid out a clear commitment...
3 practical ways to keep cash flow under control
Lack of cash flow is one of the biggest threats to businesses trying to scale. Why? Because, for fast-growth businesses, success often brings a new set of challenges. While revenue may be rising, so too are your costs, commitments and the complexity of your...
Spring Statement 2025
Download your Spring Statement Summary Report here Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement didn’t deliver any major tax changes, but it wasn’t without substance. With a renewed focus on compliance, big ambitions for housebuilding and infrastructure and an extension...
Company car taxes: Fuel vs. Electric Vehicles
With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and changing tax regulations, businesses need to weigh the tax advantages and disadvantages of different company car options. Whether opting for traditional fuel-powered cars or making the switch to EVs, understanding the tax...
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