What the hike in the dividend tax rate means for personal and family companies
In her tax-raising Budget on 26 November 2025, the Chancellor announced that the dividend ordinary rate and the dividend upper rate are to rise by …
Self-Employed & Freelancer Tax Return London
Straight-Talking Tax Support for the Self-Employed in London You didn’t become self-employed to spend your evenings Googling “what counts as an allowable expense?” or worrying …
Payroll Compliance in the UK: What Every London Business Needs to Know
For many London business owners, payroll compliance only becomes a priority when something goes wrong, a late notice from HM Revenue & Customs, a pension …
Landlord Self-Assessment Tax Return London
Expert Support for Buy-to-Let & Property Investors in London Being a landlord in London can be rewarding, but when it comes to tax, it’s rarely …
Affordable Payroll Services for Small Businesses in London
Running payroll shouldn’t drain your time or your budget.Yet for many small businesses in London, payroll quickly becomes one of the most expensive and stressful …
Tax relief for unpaid rent
In these difficult economic times, tenants may struggle to pay their rent, leaving landlords out of pocket. In the absence of insurance that makes good …
Can you claim tax relief for making good damage by tenants?
Unfortunately, tenants (and their pets) may cause damage to a rental property. Where this is the case, the landlord may be left to repair the …
Deductions for additional costs imposed by the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The Act is not yet in force; the first tranche of provisions come …
When the real tax percentage is 60%
At first glance, the UK’s income tax rates seem straightforward, comprising the basic, higher and additional rate bands (currently 20%, 40% and 45% in England, …
Are you hustling this Christmas? From hobby to taxable business
Christmas is coming and many people use the celebration time to sell items such as handmade Christmas cards and goods on seasonal market stalls. Influencers …
Spreading tax payments if you can’t pay your tax bill
Should any taxpayer find they are struggling to pay their tax bills by the usual deadlines, there are official ways to spread the payments. How …
Are you exempt from MTD for ITSA?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is mandatory from 6 April 2026 for self-employed traders and landlords whose combined gross …
