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Six famous UK tax cases show the difference between tax evasion, avoidance and basic mistakes — and what small business owners should learn.

Clear guide to when food, drink, travel and accommodation costs are tax-deductible under HMRC rules for small UK businesses.

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.

Beat the dividend tax hike with the optimum directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2026/27

Learn when gifts to customers are tax-deductible and when HMRC disallows them. Includes the £50 rule, branding requirements and examples you can claim.

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.

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

How by following HMRC's Trivial Benefits rules you can give tax free gifts of up to £50 to employees (and even Directors!)

Use the optimum Directors Salary to save up to £1,311 in tax.

What to think about when buying a new work vehicle 🚚

Could you save £252 per year in tax? Marriage Allowance rules summarised.

What's the optimal directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2024/25?

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.

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

What's the optimum directors’ salary and dividend mix for 2023/24?

How and when to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill

What happens if your Self-Assessment Tax Return is late?

This article will help you decide if you should pay the ICO data protection fee

As a business owner, can the Cycle to Work Scheme work for you?

How can you avoid attracting the attention of HMRC?