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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.

Should you tick the “Gift Aid” box when giving to charity? It depends largely on personal circumstances

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 🚚

The legal and tax considerations of employing children

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

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

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

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?

Compare how much tax is raised from investigations into individuals, small and large businesses

How and when to pay your Self-Assessment tax bill