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Fundamental tax, financial and accounting issues.

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Bribery Act 2010

This factsheet gives an overview of the procedures you must put in place in relation to the Bribery Act 2010.

Capital allowances

An introduction to the main capital allowances.

Cash basis for the self-employed

An overview of the new cash basis for calculating taxable income.

Charities in England and Wales: trustees' responsibilities

The main responsibilities for charity trustees.

Charities in Scotland: trustees' responsibilities

We consider the various responsibilities of being a Scottish Charity Trustee with particular emphasis on accounting and audit requirements.

Criminal Finances Act 2017

A guide to the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Employed or self employed?

How to determine whether you are employed or self-employed?

Employer supported childcare

An introduction to the rules governing ESC.

How long should you keep books and records?

A guide to the rules for record retention.

How to gain the most from your accounting records

Reducing the time needed in your accounts preparation.

Husband and wife businesses

The tax and legal issues of owning a business with a spouse.

Making Tax Digital for Individuals

Outlining the Making Tax Digital regulations for individuals.

VAT - Making Tax Digital

An overview of the Making Tax Digital for VAT regulations.

Preventing Late Payments

Tips to help businesses avoid falling victim to the 'late payment culture'.

Salary sacrifice

A guide to the tax and NIC advantages.

Take care to avoid a penalty

Make sure your tax affairs avoid an HMRC penalty.

The Construction Industry Scheme

Rules for contractors.

The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage

Ensure you are compliant with all the rates.

The latest news

24 Jun

Tax gap remains steady at 5.1%

The estimated tax gap for the 2020/21 tax year is 5.1% - the second lowest recorded percentage - and is unchanged from the previous year, according to the latest data from HMRC.

23 Jun

UK outlines plans to tighten 'buy now pay later' rules

The UK government has announced plans to strengthen rules on 'buy now pay later' services, improving protection for users of the short-term credit.

22 Jun

Inflation hits 40-year high of 9.1% amid cost-of-living crisis

UK inflation has risen to 9.1% in May from 9% in April as the cost-of-living crisis continues, according to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).