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We are trying to register a new client for self assessment, the HMRC say that the address that we supplied doesn't match the address they hold, is a paper ...
Building resilience doesn’t have to involve a cringeworthy corporate teambuilding day full of paperclip bridges and coffee ...
Whenever any government leaks a proposal to increase taxes, there is instant outrage. It even bleeds onto the pages of ...
FreeAgent has long supported Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) subcontractors - and now, they're excited to announce support ...
HMRC’s ongoing campaign against umbrella companies operating via loan arrangements saw yet another victory in the case of ...
Logged into my agent account at Co house today, to complete a companies annual statement. Noticed the email contact was for the old accountant, so I tried to update it. Problem is you are directed to ...
With SORP 2026 on the horizon, it’s concerning how many charity finance professionals still haven’t read the draft. * ...
Have you ever asked yourself if you can claim VAT on business entertaining? The answer isn't always straightforward! HMRC's VAT rules [1] treat staff ...
I need to write off a substantial (100k+) bad debt, and hence claim the VAT back. Debt is old but not ancient, so happy that any current rules will apply.
I have just taken on a newly formed Ltd Company. The Directors want to buy some machinery for the Company.  As the Ltd ...
I have a client looking to sell some farming land which has been used for his cattle. There is a potential capital gain of £150k. What I'm trying to ...
In 2018 he started a new business 'XY trading as DEF Cars' (not real name) and in 2023 requested to be VAT registered as his turnover was over the VAT threshold. However, HMRC gave him the same VAT ...