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How MTD for Income Tax will affect small businesses
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will significantly impact the bookkeeping of most UK businesses

John Massey
2 days ago3 min read
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Optimum Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2025/26 💷
Use the optimum Directors Salary to save up to £1,311 in tax.

John Massey
Mar 171 min read
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National Minimum Wage rates from April 2025
Effective 1 April 2025, the following national minimum wage rates will apply

John Massey
Feb 251 min read
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UK Autumn Budget 2024 💼 Key Points
Larger employers are hit with higher employers NI bills. Most individuals see no changes to their tax rates or thresholds apart from the inc

John Massey
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Understanding Child Employment in Your Business 👨👩👧👦
The legal and tax considerations of employing children

John Massey
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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Marriage Allowance 💍
Could you save £252 per year in tax? Marriage Allowance rules summarised.

John Massey
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Optimal Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2024/25 💷
What's the optimal directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2024/25?

John Massey
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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National Minimum Wage from April 2024
From 1 April 2024 the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increase by around 10% for the second year running.

John Massey
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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UK Spring Budget 2024 💼 Key Points
UK Spring Budget 2024 key points affecting small businesses

John Massey
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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How to count and track UK annual leave
How to calculate and track UK annual leave entitlement for full time, part time and zero-hour workers

John Massey
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Protect yourself from the costs of a tax investigation
How small businesses can protect against the costs of a tax investigation

John Massey
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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UK Autumn Statement 2023 💼 Small Business Review
Autumn Statement 2023, a summary of key announcements affecting small businesses and their owners

John Massey
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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Guide to UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 🤒
UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) explained, including "Can a Company Director claim SSP?"

John Massey
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Late PAYE payment 😬 what are the penalties?
When are PAYE payments due and what are the penalties for late payment?

John Massey
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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Working from home 🏠 tax allowances
If you're self-employed and work from home, claim tax relief by following these rules

John Massey
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Late VAT penalties explained ⚠️
Explained: The penalty regime for late VAT Return submission, payment and registration

John Massey
May 15, 20232 min read
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National Minimum Wage rates from April 2023
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates from April 2023

John Massey
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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Optimum Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2023/24 💷
What's the optimum directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2023/24?

John Massey
Mar 15, 20231 min read
118 views


HMRC's Personal & Business Tax Accounts Explained
HMRC's Personal (PTA) and Business Tax Accounts (BTA) allow you to easily manage and pay your tax bills via the HMRC app or HMRC online

John Massey
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Choosing your business bank account 💳
Help to choose your small business bank account + the free business bank account options

John Massey
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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