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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


Should You Tick the Gift Aid Box? A 2025/26 Guide for UK Taxpayers ✅
Should you tick the “Gift Aid” box when giving to charity? It depends largely on personal circumstances

John Massey
Nov 7, 20252 min read


HMRC Tax Investigations Target Small Businesses
HMRC Targeting Small Businesses for Tax Investigations. Latest figures show small businesses account for 60% of the UK tax gap — here’s why they’re under more scrutiny and how to stay compliant.

John Massey
Oct 20, 20252 min read


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


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


Self-Employed Car & Van Expenses 🚗 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


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


National Minimum Wage rates from April 2023
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates from April 2023

John Massey
Apr 3, 20231 min read


HMRC Personal & Business Tax Accounts Explained (UK Guide)
Understand HMRC’s 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


How much tax is collected by HMRC investigations?
Compare how much tax is raised from investigations into individuals, small and large businesses

John Massey
Nov 23, 20221 min read


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


Selling a rental property? 🏠 Tax now due within 60 days!
A Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Return must be completed and any tax paid within 60 days of selling UK property

John Massey
May 4, 20222 min read


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


Self-employment grant 3 – Who can claim?
Self-Employed Income Support (SEISS) grant number 3 – who can claim?

John Massey
Dec 1, 20202 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


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

John Massey
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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