The government has introduced a number of measures to help businesses through the pandemic, with the most popular being the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS) that enabled employers to furlough members of their team that they would have otherwise needed…

Simplified expenses are a set of optional expenses rates that have been exclusively designed to help sole traders and individuals who are business partners. They aim to simplify the expenses section of the self-assessment tax return, and are split into…

The lead up to Christmas can be pretty hectic for all types of businesses, particularly those in retail. Ensuring that your accounting is up to date and you have aspects such as cash flow under control is essential.  While it…

So, you’re shopping around for the most suitable accountant for you and your business which is a smart move already. Then, the next question you may be asking yourself is “Is this accountant a good match for me?”. We’re going…

Let’s face it, nobody likes receiving a fine. Unfortunately for the self-employed and small-business owners, owing to various reasons, a fine could be issued from HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs). Self-Assessment is a system HMRC uses to collect Income…