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Category: Tax

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Crypto investors have paid £1.38 billion in tax: Do you know what you need to pay?

Posted on September 2, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, HMRC, Tax

HMRC sent over 65,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over the last year due to a suspected underpayment of tax.

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You don’t own the business, but do you still owe the tax? HMRC ‘failure to notify’ penalties following a share disposal

Posted on August 27, 2026 Posted in - Blog, HMRC, Tax

If you are a shareholder in a company you have little involvement in, you might not realise a share disposal can trigger Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

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Pokémon cards and cryptocurrency: Understanding Capital Gains Tax when selling assets for a profit

Posted on August 26, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts were up 17.6 per cent in July compared to July 2025, highlighting the growing importance of understanding the tax implications of asset sales.

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Sole trader vs limited company for side hustles – Which is the most tax-efficient?

Posted on August 20, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Sole Trader, Tax

With many individuals starting a ‘side hustle’ to supplement their salary, setting up as a sole trader or limited company is the first big decision.

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Can your business afford the team you need to deliver growth?

Posted on August 18, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Employment, Tax

To say that the UK economy is a bit of a mixed bag at the moment is something of an understatement, as the disparity between different businesses is resulting in an odd pattern emerging.

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Why is keeping business and personal finances separate so important?

Posted on August 13, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Finance, Tax

Where personal spending and business spending overlap, financial tracking can unnecessarily become a headache.

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The dangers of using AI for tax advice

Posted on August 12, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, HMRC, Tax

AI is something that we cannot escape, as it is built into nearly everything that people use on a day-to-day basis.

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First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register

Posted on July 30, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Making Tax Digital, MTD, Tax

Despite the first deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax arriving on 7 August, over 400,000 qualifying landlords and sole traders have still not signed up.

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Tax cuts on pubs: Burnham backing British businesses

Posted on July 29, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Tax, Tax Blog

Recent headlines have made it no secret that owning a pub, club or music venue is hard. With rising costs, it has been estimated that one in eight pubs is in severe financial distress.

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Traumatic or trustworthy – Is HMRC doing enough to support taxpayers?

Posted on July 21, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, HMRC, Tax

Taxpayers need to know how to comply with changing rules and many find themselves reaching out to HMRC for support and guidance.

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