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Is Clothing Tax Deductible? 👔
Can the self-employed claim tax relief on clothing? Discover what HMRC allows + a tax tip to make everyday clothing allowable.

John Massey
Sep 101 min read


Companies House Powers Boosted 💪 What Company Directors Need to Know
New Companies House rules #ECCTA2023 require action by every Company Director, starting with verifying your identity. Explanation and how to guide.

John Massey
Aug 32 min read


Verify your identity for Companies House
A practical guide for Directors to verify your identity for Companies House (ECCTA2023)

John Massey
Jun 232 min read


Optimum Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2025/26 💷
Use the optimum Directors Salary to save up to £1,311 in tax.

John Massey
Mar 171 min read


Buying a Van for Your Business: Tax & Finance Tips 🚚
What to think about when buying a new work vehicle 🚚

John Massey
Jan 172 min read


Optimal Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2024/25 💷
What's the optimal directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2024/25?

John Massey
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Protect yourself from the costs of a tax investigation
How small businesses can protect against the costs of a tax investigation

John Massey
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Working from home 🏠 tax allowances
If you're self-employed and work from home, claim tax relief by following these rules

John Massey
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Optimum Directors’ Salary and Dividends for 2023/24 💷
What's the optimum directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2023/24?

John Massey
Mar 15, 20231 min read


HMRC's Personal & Business Tax Accounts Explained
HMRC's Personal (PTA) and Business Tax Accounts (BTA) allow you to easily manage and pay your tax bills via the HMRC app or HMRC online

John Massey
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Choosing your business bank account 💳
Help to choose your small business bank account + the free business bank account options

John Massey
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Are Gifts to Customers Allowable Against Tax? 🎁
Follow this guidance and you can afford to be a little more generous with your customers this year

John Massey
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Self-Employed Car & Van Expenses 🚗 Mileage vs Actual Costs Explained
Self-employed: How to maximise the tax relief on your travel/motoring expenses. Mileage claims vs Actual costs compared.

John Massey
May 12, 20211 min read


UK Budget 2021 at a glance 💷
Chancellor's budget delivered 3 March 2021
Brief summary of announcements affecting small businesses and their owners

John Massey
Mar 4, 20212 min read


Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Nov – Mar 2021
How will the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) work from November 2020 – March 2021?

John Massey
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Entertaining and Meals Out 🍴 What is the correct tax treatment?
Can your company pay for the occasional meal out? What about the costs of food on-the-go (subsistence)?

John Massey
Nov 5, 20203 min read


Should your organisation pay the ICO data protection fee?
This article will help you decide if you should pay the ICO data protection fee

John Massey
Aug 1, 20202 min read


Can my business pay for my bicycle? 🚴♂️
As a business owner, can the Cycle to Work Scheme work for you?

John Massey
Jul 12, 20201 min read


8 tips to avoid a tax investigation by HMRC 📩
How can you avoid attracting the attention of HMRC?

John Massey
May 1, 20202 min read


Beware of the mobile phone tax trap 📱
An employer may provide one mobile phone per employee for both business and personal use without triggering a taxable Benefit-in-Kind

John Massey
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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