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A minimalist illustration of a family home partially covered by a semi-transparent umbrella labeled "40% IHT", with dark rain clouds raining over the exposed part of the house. Overlay text at the top reads: "INHERITANCE TAX THRESHOLD: PROTECT WHAT YOU'VE BUILT".

May 19, 2025Consulting

Inheritance Tax Threshold: Changes and Planning Strategies

The letter from HMRC nobody wants to receive. That’s how most of us view anything related to inheritance tax. I’ve seen grown adults go pale at the mere mention of it – and frankly, I don’t blame them. The labyrinthine rules, the constantly shifting thresholds, and that nagging feeling that the taxman is going to […]

Split-screen illustration showing the impact of a tax refund on a small business owner. On the left side labeled "Before Tax Refund," a stressed man sits at a cluttered desk surrounded by stacks of tax documents and red downward financial charts. On the right side labeled "After," the same man is smiling at a tidy desk with a laptop displaying "HMRC REFUND APPROVED," a rising green bar chart in the background, and British pound symbols flowing from left to right, symbolizing improved finances.

April 30, 2025Business

HMRC Tax Refund for SMEs: How to Recover Your Overpaid Tax

Introduction Let’s face it – tax isn’t exactly the most thrilling part of running a business. But what if I told you that your company might be sitting on money that rightfully belongs back in your pocket? Yes, you read that correctly, you may be eligible for an HMRC tax refund. Many small and medium-sized […]

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April 17, 2025Business

Chartered Accountants London: What Makes a Great Chartered Accountant in London?

Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of financial paperwork, desperately wishing for a lifeline? I’ve been there too. For small and medium businesses in London, that lifeline often comes in the form of a skilled Chartered Accountant. But what separates the truly exceptional from the merely competent when it comes to London […]

A clean flat lay of a tax workspace featuring a calculator, HMRC tax forms or a tablet displaying a digital return, a calendar open to January with the 31st highlighted in red, a cup of tea, and a small plant. The image uses a blue and white color scheme with text overlay reading "Self Assessment Tax Returns."

April 11, 2025Self Assessment

Self Assessment Tax Rates: A Complete Guide

Navigating the maze of UK tax regulations doesn’t have to give you a headache. Here’s everything small and medium business owners need to know about Self Assessment tax rates in 2025. Introduction Tax season. Those two words can send shivers down the spine of even the most organised business owner. I remember my first year […]