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Optimum Directors’ Salary 2026/27 💷 Get it Right and Save Tax
Save tax with the optimum directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2026/27. Clear guidance for small UK limited company directors.
John Massey
Mar 93 min read


Are Gold Britannia Profits Tax-Free in the UK? CGT and Corporation Tax Explained 🪙
Are Gold Britannia profits tax-free in the UK? Clear explanation of CGT and Corporation Tax treatment for individuals and limited companies.
John Massey
Feb 214 min read


Making Tax Digital (MTD): When and How?
A simple guide to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for sole traders and landlords. Check your MTD start date (2026–2028) and compare DIY, Supported and Fully Managed MTD options. Local expert advice from John Massey FCCA, Stockport.
John Massey
Feb 112 min read


6 Famous Tax Dodgers — and What Small Businesses Can Learn
Six famous UK tax cases show the difference between tax evasion, avoidance and basic mistakes — and what small business owners should learn.
John Massey
Jan 194 min read


Subsistence Expenses Explained 🍴 What UK Small Businesses Can Claim
Clear guide to when food, drink, travel and accommodation costs are tax-deductible under HMRC rules for small UK businesses.
John Massey
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Are Business Entertainment and Meals Out Tax-Deductible? UK Rules Explained 🍴
Clear guide to UK tax rules on business meals, client entertaining and staff functions. Find out what companies can claim—and what triggers a taxable benefit.
John Massey
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Autumn Budget 2025: Full Small Business Guide to Tax Changes and Rates
Clear summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget for UK small businesses—tax rises, MTD rollout, NMW increase, new EV duties and earlier tax collection rules.
John Massey
Nov 27, 20255 min read


National Minimum Wage rates from April 2026
UK National Minimum Wage rises to £12.71 from April 2026. Includes table of current and historic rates, and how the uplift impacts your business costs.
John Massey
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Are Customer Gifts Tax Deductible? UK Rules Explained 🎁
Learn when gifts to customers are tax-deductible and when HMRC disallows them. Includes the £50 rule, branding requirements and examples you can claim.
John Massey
Nov 18, 20252 min read
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