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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 (2026โ2028) and compare DIY, Supported and Fully Managed MTD options. Local expert advice from John Massey FCCA, Stockport.

John Massey
Feb 112 min read
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Subsistence Expenses Explained ๐ด 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
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Is Clothing Tax Deductible? ๐
Can the self-employed claim tax relief on clothing? Discover what HMRC allows + a tax tip to make everyday clothing allowable.

John Massey
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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How MTD for Income Tax will affect small businesses
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will significantly impact the bookkeeping of most UK businesses

John Massey
Apr 21, 20253 min read
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Buying a Van for Your Business: Tax & Finance Tips ๐
What to think about when buying a new work vehicle ๐

John Massey
Jan 17, 20252 min read
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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
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Self-Employed Car & Van Expenses ๐ Mileage vs Actual Costs Explained (UK Guide)
Self-employed or running a UK limited company? Learn whether mileage or actual costs are best for car and van expenses, plus HMRC rules and common mistakes.

John Massey
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Working from home ๐ 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
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HMRC Personal & Business Tax Accounts Explained (UK Guide)
Understand HMRCโs Personal and Business Tax Accounts. What PTA and BTA are used for, who needs both, and how small businesses manage tax online.

John Massey
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Choosing your business bank account ๐ณ
Help to choose your small business bank account + the free business bank account options

John Massey
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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How to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill
How and when to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill

John Massey
Jul 29, 20221 min read
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Don't miss the 31 January Tax Return deadline
What happens if your Self-Assessment Tax Return is late?

John Massey
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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UK Budget 2021 at a glance ๐ท
Chancellor's budget delivered 3 March 2021
Brief summary of announcements affecting small businesses and their owners

John Massey
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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Self-employment grant 3 โ Who can claim?
Self-Employed Income Support (SEISS) grant number 3 โ who can claim?

John Massey
Dec 1, 20202 min read
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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
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8 tips to avoid a tax investigation by HMRC ๐ฉ
How can you avoid attracting the attention of HMRC?

John Massey
May 1, 20202 min read
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