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Is your company’s year end getting close? The admin, tax and reporting tasks to plan for before the year end, not after it.

Ishmael BanguraManaging Partner · 16 November 2023
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I've spent 10+ years in practice, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that most problems in an accountancy firm aren't...
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Budget 2026: what it means for you and your business
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Budget 2026: what it means for you and your business

The Budget on 28 October 2026 cut the Business Asset Disposal Relief limit, raised tax on savings and property income from April...
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Does whoever files your tax return need to register with HMRC by 17 November?
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Does whoever files your tax return need to register with HMRC by 17 November?

If a bookkeeper or adviser files your Self Assessment or company tax return, they may need to apply to register with HMRC...
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MTD quarterly update due 7 November, and what to do if HMRC has signed you up
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MTD quarterly update due 7 November, and what to do if HMRC has signed you up

Your second MTD for Income Tax quarterly update is due by Saturday 7 November 2026. Plus what to check if HMRC has...
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Budget day is Wednesday 28 October: what we know, and what we don’t
Business Tax

Budget day is Wednesday 28 October: what we know, and what we don’t

The Budget is on Wednesday 28 October 2026. What’s already law, which proposals are still only consultations, and how to plan without...
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Approved mileage is now 55p: claiming the shortfall, and the P87 change on 1 November
Business Tax Personal Tax

Approved mileage is now 55p: claiming the shortfall, and the P87 change on 1 November

The approved mileage rate is 55p a mile for 2026/27, backdated to 6 April. Paid less? You can usually claim relief. From...
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CIS contractors: HMRC letters about deduction rates (7 October to 7 November)
Business Tax

CIS contractors: HMRC letters about deduction rates (7 October to 7 November)

From 7 October to 7 November 2026, HMRC may contact CIS contractors whose deduction rates don’t match subcontractors’ verified rates. What to...
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PAYE Settlement Agreements: tell HMRC (even if it’s nil) and pay by 22 October
Business Tax

PAYE Settlement Agreements: tell HMRC (even if it’s nil) and pay by 22 October

Have a PAYE Settlement Agreement? Tell HMRC the value of your PSA items, even if it’s nil, and pay the 2025/26 tax...
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Why your accountant is the mentor you didn’t know you needed
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Why your accountant is the mentor you didn’t know you needed

Your accountant sees your numbers all year round. How that view can make them a useful mentor and sounding board as your...
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  • Regulated by the IFA and IPAInstitute of Financial Accountants and Institute of Public Accountants
  • 10+ yearsIshmael Bangura FFA, accountant and qualified tax adviser
  • More than 950 clientsadvised, including startups
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