Practical UK tax for accountants

Worked examples, rate updates and planning notes — written to be sent straight to clients.

·5 min read

Advising Directors on New Share Reporting Rules for Self Assessment

A compliance guide for accountants on how to report director share issues, disposals, and dividends on the 2025/26 Self Assessment tax return under HMRC's stricter rules.

Self AssessmentDirectorsEmployment-Related SecuritiesCapital Gains TaxCompliance
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The 4 Toughest Client Objections to MTD for ITSA (and How to Answer Them)

Equip your team with clear, empathetic answers to common client pushback on the cost, complexity, and perceived burden of new MTD for ITSA requirements.

MTDMTD for ITSAClient CommunicationPractice Management
·6 min read

Corporation Tax marginal relief, explained — with worked examples

How the 3/200 fraction works, what associated companies do to the thresholds, and three worked client scenarios for FY2025.

Corporation TaxFY2025Worked example
·7 min read

Sole trader vs limited company: when does incorporation pay off in 2026/27?

The crossover point in 2026/27, why it's later than it used to be, and a quick framework for advising owner-managers.

Owner-managersIncorporation2026/27
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VAT Flat Rate Scheme: still worth it after the Limited Cost Trader rules?

The 16.5% LCT rate killed FRS for most service businesses. Here's who still benefits, the maths, and how to flag it at year-end.

VATFlat Rate Scheme
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P11D vs mileage allowance: which is cheaper for your client?

When the company car wins, when the mileage claim wins, and the EV exception that flips both rules.

P11DBIKCompany cars