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The Making Tax Digital for Income Tax countdown is getting louder – Are you ready yet?

Posted on February 5, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

If you have noticed more TV and online adverts for cloud accounting software lately, that is no accident as the countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) ramps up.

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Lamont Pridmore

What does the new business rates support really mean for pubs?

Posted on February 4, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

Pubs sit at the heart of our communities, but the rising costs are continuing to put pressure on our local businesses and the hospitality sector.

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It’s time to close the gender pay gap – How should businesses do this?

Posted on February 3, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

For business owners already working to prepare for the announcements made in the Autumn Budget, it can feel like there is already a lot to juggle.

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Could you be missing out on tax-saving opportunities?

Posted on January 30, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News

Many business owners and individuals are facing uncertainty about their finances due to recent changes to tax rules in the Autumn 2025 Budget, as well as speculation about what could be announced in

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North West leads the UK as the only region with positive business confidence

Posted on January 30, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Business News, Latest News, Press Releases

Confidence among North West businesses was restored in the final quarter of 2025, according to the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) with a confidence score of +12.9 for Q4 2025, after the

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When is a business expense really tax deductible?

Posted on January 29, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

One of the most common questions business owners ask accountants, “Can I put this through the business as an expense?”

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The zombie company apocalypse: Will your business be around 28-years later?

Posted on January 28, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

A new tax year is steadily approaching and will manifest many of the changes announced in the Autumn Budget.

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Lamont Pridmore

How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?

Posted on January 27, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Making Tax Digital, Tax

The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026.

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Millions of UK workers are overpaying tax every year

Posted on January 22, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

A new Freedom of Information requested from HMRC, released to the public has found that 5.6 million in the UK paid more tax than they needed to in 2023/24.

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What to do if you can’t pay your Self-Assessment tax bill on time?

Posted on January 21, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs

The deadline for your Self-Assessment tax bill is just over a week away and you may find yourself under increasing pressure if you cannot pay it.

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