Tax
£10,500 Employment Allowance 2026/27: The Single-Director Trap
The Employment Allowance is £10,500 in 2026/27 — but companies whose only employee paid above £5,000 is a director can't claim it. Check your eligibility free.
23 May 202611 min read
Compliance Insights
Expert guidance on UK tax, payroll, and HMRC compliance for accountants and businesses.
2026
20 articles
SDLT
SDLT for Limited Companies 2026/27: 5% Surcharge + 17% Rate
Every company property purchase adds the 5% SDLT surcharge — and a single dwelling over £500,000 can trigger the flat 17% rate. Worked examples plus a free calculator.
20 May 202613 min read
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits in 2026/27: The Merged Scheme, ERIS for Loss-Making SMEs and What HMRC Is Now Checking
Merged RDEC at 20%, ERIS at 27% for R&D-intensive SMEs, mandatory AIF and a 6-month pre-notification window. Here is the practical 2026/27 playbook with worked examples and the three traps HMRC is enforcing.
20 May 202614 min read
Dividend Tax
Dividend Tax 2026/27: The Jump to 10.75% and What Owner-Managed Companies Should Do Before 5 April
From 6 April 2026 the dividend ordinary rate rises to 10.75% and the upper rate to 35.75%. The additional rate stays at 39.35%. The £500 allowance is frozen. Here is what owner-managed UK companies should do now.
15 May 202612 min read
VAT
UK VAT Registration Threshold 2026/27: The £90,000 Rolling 12-Month Test and the £88,000 Deregistration Rule
The £90,000 VAT registration threshold is frozen for 2026/27. This guide explains the rolling 12-month test, the £88,000 deregistration threshold, and the exact HMRC notification deadlines.
15 May 202613 min read
Employer NI
Employer NI 2026/27: 15% Above £5,000 — Cost Per Employee
Employer National Insurance is 15% above £5,000 in 2026/27 — £3,000 a year on a £25,000 salary. Check your exact bill and Employment Allowance eligibility free.
15 May 202614 min read
MTD
Making Tax Digital for ITSA: What Small Business Owners Really Need to Prepare for Now
Phased MTD for ITSA rollout from April 2026. Who is in scope, the points based penalties, the 2026/27 soft landing, quarterly deadlines, and a practical readiness checklist.
30 Apr 202612 min read
HMRC
HMRC in 2026: What Small Businesses Really Need to Sort Out Now
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is live for incomes above £50,000, a tougher points based penalty regime has landed, HMRC's free Company Tax Return portal has closed, and basis period reform is now fully in effect. Here is what UK sole traders, landlords and limited companies must do before the first quarterly deadline on 7 August 2026.
22 Apr 202613 min read
GDPR
Build a GDPR Complaint Log Before June 2026: Practical Template for UK SMEs
From June 2026 every UK controller must run a statutory data protection complaints process. This guide shows SMEs how to build a compliant log.
20 Apr 20268 min read
ir35
IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules 2026/27: Small Company Exemption Explained
Who determines IR35 status — you or your contractor? The small company exemption means most UK businesses are not responsible. Check the thresholds and your obligations.
18 Apr 20267 min read
Tax
S455 Tax on Directors' Loans: 35.75% + the 9-Month Deadline
Overdrawn director's loan? S455 charges 35.75% on loans made from 6 April 2026 (33.75% before) unless repaid within 9 months and 1 day of year end. Free calculator.
17 Apr 202614 min read
Tax
Director Salary vs Dividend 2026/27: Free UK Calculator
Work out the most tax-efficient salary + dividend split for 2026/27. Free UK calculator uses the £12,570 personal + £500 dividend allowance.
29 Mar 202611 min read
Compliance
IR35 HMRC Enforcement 2026: Free Status Check + Penalties
HMRC is targeting IR35 in tech, finance and the public sector in 2026. What contractors and hirers must do now — free status checker inside.
28 Mar 20268 min read
Payroll
Employer NI Calculator 2026/27: 15% Rate + Worked Examples
Calculate Employer NI for 2026/27: 15% rate, £5,000 secondary threshold, Employment Allowance. Step-by-step worked examples + free UK calculator.
28 Mar 20269 min read
Compliance
MTD ITSA Penalties April 2026: Free Compliance Check
MTD ITSA starts April 2026. Penalty points, late charges and how to avoid them. Free readiness check for UK sole traders and landlords.
27 Mar 20268 min read
Tax
UK VAT Registration Threshold 2026/27: £90,000 Guide
The UK VAT registration threshold remains at £90,000 for 2026/27. Check if you need to register, deregister, or stay voluntary — free tool inside.
25 Feb 20266 min read
Payroll
UK Minimum Wage April 2026: £12.71/hr + Free Checker
National Living Wage rises to £12.71/hr on 1 April 2026. New rates for every age band, plus a free checker to verify your payroll is compliant.
20 Feb 20267 min read
Payroll
Employer NI at 15%: The Mistakes Costing UK Employers in 2026
The 15% employer NI rate and £5,000 threshold are still blindsiding UK businesses in 2026. The costly mistakes and how to fix them — free calculator.
15 Feb 20268 min read
Compliance
IR35 Contractor Guide 2026: The 3 Tests That Actually Matter
From April 2026 more UK contractors decide their own IR35 status. The 3 tests that actually matter, plus a free 60-second status checker.
10 Feb 20269 min read
Tax
Capital Gains Tax 2026/27: BADR Rising to 18% — Act Before 6 April
BADR rises from 14% to 18% on 6 April 2026. The window to dispose at the lower rate is closing — what to check before year-end, plus a free CGT tool.
5 Feb 20267 min read
2025
4 articles
Payroll
National Minimum Wage Increases: April 2025 Guide
Prepare your clients for the upcoming minimum wage changes with our detailed compliance checklist.
20 Jan 20253 min read
Compliance
IR35 Changes 2025: What Accountants Need to Know
Key updates to IR35 legislation and how they affect your contractor clients. Stay compliant with our comprehensive guide.
15 Jan 20256 min read
Productivity
How to Automate UK Holiday Pay in 2026: Free Calculator
Automate UK holiday pay in 2026: eliminate the 52-week averaging errors that trigger tribunal claims. Free calculator and process template inside.
10 Jan 20254 min read
CIS
CIS Verification 2026: Best Practices + Free UTR Lookup
CIS verification in 2026: cut HMRC penalty risk with a step-by-step process and a free UTR/NI lookup template for your subcontractors.
5 Jan 20255 min read
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