Inheritance Tax: How Much Will You Really Pay?
Here’s something nobody tells you at dinner parties: inheritance tax isn’t just for the wealthy anymore. I’ve watched too many families discover this the hard way—right when they’re grieving, already overwhelmed, and suddenly facing a tax bill that could’ve been avoided (or at least reduced) with a bit of planning. The problem? Most people think […]
Best Small Business Accounting Services in the UK 2026
Here’s something nobody tells you when you start a business: the accounting bit will keep you up at night more than any dodgy client or failed pitch ever could. I remember chatting with a mate who runs a small construction firm in Manchester. Brilliant at what he does – can build you a gorgeous extension […]
IHT400 Form HMRC: The Truth About Processing Times in 2025
Here’s something they don’t tell you in those neat government guidance notes: submitting an IHT400 form isn’t just paperwork—it’s the bureaucratic equivalent of launching a message in a bottle across the English Channel. You send it off. You wait. Sometimes you wait more. And the question burning in your mind? When on earth will HMRC […]
The Tax Agent Guide to Surviving HMRC Investigations in 2025
The envelope arrives on a Tuesday morning. Brown, official, unmistakably serious. Inside, three words that make your stomach drop: “Tax investigation opened.” Welcome to 2025, where HMRC investigations have become as relentless as London traffic. In 2024 alone, HMRC investigations increased by 28%, recovering an additional £10 billion in unpaid tax Tax investigations are on […]
Local Accountants London: The Smart Choice for Business
Introduction Picture this: you’re a small business owner in London, drowning in receipts, tax forms, and financial projections. Your passion is your product or service – not wading through HMRC guidelines or calculating VAT returns. This is where a local accountant becomes your financial superhero, swooping in with regional expertise and personalised service that large […]
