Joe shares details about what it covers and how early submission is a sensible course of action if in doubt.
Tax (Corporate)
Claiming R&D Tax Relief in 2026: the main hurdles to a successful claim
Joe explains the various hurdles companies now need to consider before making an R&D claim.
Optimising your business structure
James explains the most common types of business structure and reasons for choosing them.
Patent Box – Relief for protecting your IP
With Corporation Tax now at 25%, this relief is now more popular than ever, but how does it work and does it make the costs of obtaining patents worthwhile?
From bedroom start-up to international acquisition: A story of partnership and success for Ocere
Tom Parling started up Ocere Limited operating in the digital marketing space from his bedroom. What followed was a huge success story.
HMRC Campaign Warning! Does your company have associated companies?
James provides clarity around the latest HMRC one-to-many campaign which could impact your corporate tax position.
Why does the £10,000 threshold matter for a Director’s Loan?
Rob explains what a Director’s loan is and why the £10,000 threshold matters in relation to paying tax and reporting it on your P11D
What is the best software for Making Tax Digital?
We recommend businesses use accounting software such as Xero for many reasons including it’s compliance with HRMC’s Making Tax Digital regulations.
Is your business structure set up optimally?
James gives examples of the kinds of restructure that we help clients with, explaining why you should not wait until you are looking to exit before considering your options.
Use of Home Agreement may save you tax if you are a director of a Ltd company
Joe explains you could save over £1,000 per year, compared to paying yourself the same amount in way of salary or dividends.
Outdated information prompted a debate about R&D Tax Relief – what are the facts?
R&D Tax Relief suddenly surfaced in the news and media channels yesterday and it seems to have sparked quite a…
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Autumn Statement round-up: MTD for ITSA
Rachel explains the changes to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment which have been announced today.
Autumn Statement round-up: Business Tax
James provides a summary of the business tax announcements covering R&D Tax Relief and Expensing.
Is a salary or dividend best for director/shareholders?
The introduction of higher corporation tax rates for company profits over £50,000 may impact the advice given.
Merger of R&D Tax Relief schemes likely to go ahead
James explains how the government have issued draft legislation for consultation on the proposal to merge the two forms of corporation tax relief for expenditure on R&D.
HMRC have raised interest rates again as the base rate has increased
Rob gives a reminder of the changes which came into effect on 11 July 2023.
R&D Tax Relief – New claims processes explained
James explains the new process requirements for filing R&D claims effective this month.
You don’t know what you don’t know!
Shaun explains the areas he explores to ensure businesses are getting the most out of their accountant.
R&D Tax Relief – HMRC enquiry activity
In the second of a series of three articles on R&D, James discusses the current volume compliance approach being utilised by HMRC.
R&D Tax Relief – Reform of reliefs (part 1)
In the first of a series of three articles on R&D, James discusses recent changes to the reliefs.