Challenging your Council Tax band
If your property has changed or seems mis-banded, you may have the right to request...
CGT holding over gains if you gift business assets
Gift Hold-Over Relief lets you defer Capital Gains Tax when giving away business assets or...
Cash-basis default position for self-employed
The cash basis is now the default for self-employed income reporting. Learn about the key...
Cash flow resilience and access to funding
Running a small business often feels like walking a financial tightrope. Cash can be flowing...
Cash flow pressures
Cash flow remains one of the most pressing concerns for small businesses, even where trading...
Car and van fuel benefit charges from 6 April 2025
The vehicle benefit charges for 2024-25 were announced at Autumn Budget 2024. The government will...
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes...
Capital Gains Tax – the new rates
Capital Gains Tax rates have increased for disposals from 30 October 2024, with further changes...
Can you reduce your 31 July tax payment on account
Expecting lower profits 2024-25 compared to 2023-24? You can ask HMRC to reduce your 31...
Buying a business – a simple due diligence checklist
Before you agree to buy a business, it is essential to carry out due diligence...
Business mileage with your own vehicle
Understanding the nuances of tax relief for using your personal vehicle for work can lead...
Business meetings – Face to face or online?
The way we meet has changed dramatically in recent years. Technology now makes it possible...
Business Asset Disposal Relief rates from April 2025
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) provides a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on the...
Business Asset Disposal Relief changes
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a significant tax benefit by reducing the rate of...
Business Asset Disposal Relief – the present rates
If you are thinking about selling a business or shares, it is important to understand...
Business Asset Disposal Relief – forthcoming changes
The BADR Capital Gains Tax rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will...
Business Advice: An Investment, Not a Cost
Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities...
Building value in your business
For many small business owners, the focus is on day-to-day operations. However, building long-term value...