How To Switch Accountants in Bristol

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27th January 2026 How To Switch Accountants in Bristol Finding the right accountant for your business is a crucial decision, however many people stay with the same accountants even when the relationship no longer works for them. If any of the following apply to you, it might be time to think about switching your accountants…

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VAT Accounting for Small Businesses

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21st January 2026 VAT Accounting for Small Businesses VAT accounting is one of the most significant, and often one of the most confusing tasks small businesses face in the UK. If you’re preparing to register for VAT for the first time or you’re closing in on the VAT threshold, it pays to understand how VAT…

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What Happens If You Miss The Self Assessment Deadline?

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19th January 2026 What Happen If You Miss The Self Assessment Deadline? What If I Missed My Self Assessment Deadline? If you’ve missed the self assessment deadline, you might not know what to expect. Although many people fear the worst when they file their tax return late, it’s rarely as bad as they imagine. HMRC…

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Do You Need an Accountant For Your Self Assessment?

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18th January 2026 Do You Need an Accountant For Your Self Assessment? Submitting your Self Assessment tax return each year is a task millions of people in the UK must do. Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, company director or simply have some additional income outside of PAYE, Self Assessment is a yearly reality. But…

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How to Reduce Your Corporation Tax Bill

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14th January 2026 How to Reduce Your Corporation Tax Bill Corporation Tax is tax paid by UK limited companies (and some other organisations) on their profits. It applies whether these profits have come from trading, investment income or selling capital assets such as property or shares. Corporation Tax is paid to HM Revenue & Customs…

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Newsletter: January 2026

7th January 2026 Newsletter: January 2026 Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – An Update Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax will be mandated for a large group of self assessment taxpayers from 6 April 2026, with even more individuals being mandated in 2027 and 2028. The following MTD for income tax measures were…

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Newsletter: December 2025

10th December 2025 Newsletter: December 2025 On 26 November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her second Budget to Parliament. After the tax-raising budget of 2024, it had been hoped by the government that widely applicable tax increases would not be required again in 2025. However, with economic pressures continuing to apply, tax increases have been…

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The Autumn Budget 2025

27th November 2025 The Autumn Budget 2025 INSIDE THIS STATEMENT We hope you enjoy reading the summary of our Autumn Budget 2025 if there are any matters that you would like to discuss please contact a member of the team on 01934 404 000. Read about it in more detail below or download here Other…

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Newsletter: November 2025

7th November 2025 Newsletter: November 2025 Planned Inheritance tax relief restrictions from April 2026 In Autumn Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced that restrictions to the amount of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will apply from 6 April 2026. APR and BPR currently give up to 100% relief from Inheritance Tax (IHT)…

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Amazon Web Services Disrupts Vital Online Services

20th October 2025 Amazon Web Services Disrupts Vital Online Services A widespread disruption at Amazon Web Services has caused major outages across several key online platforms and digital services today. The outage has affected banking systems, government portals including HMRC online services, healthcare platforms, and popular consumer apps, leaving users unable to access essential services.…

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