Do You Own Property in the UK or Abroad? Are you a landlord with property in the UK? Do you also rent out property overseas? Then you’re running two separate property businesses. That’s right. HMRC sees UK and overseas property as different. They see them as a...
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Landlords: Get Ready for MTD! Your Tax Reporting is Changing.
HMRC is changing how landlords report income and expenses. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming. This new system affects many landlords from April 2026. Are you ready for these changes? MTD for Landlords: What You Need to Know MTD...
Selling Your Business And Tax
Selling your business is a major milestone, Selling your business and tax is even bigger . Whether you're retiring, moving on, or changing direction, it’s important to understand the tax implications. The way you structure your sale can have a big impact on how much...
How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax
How Salary Sacrifice Can Help Beat the Employer’s National Insurance Rise National Insurance is a Tax, let's see How Salary Sacrifice Saves Tax . From 6 April 2025, employers face an increase in their National Insurance costs. The employer’s NIC rate will rise from...
Interest Tax Relief On Mixed Use Properties
Understanding how Interest Tax Relief on Mixed Use Properties works is crucial for landlords. The tax treatment varies depending on whether the property is residential or commercial. Applying the correct rules ensures landlords maximise their tax relief while staying...
Temporary Workplaces and Tax
Temporary Workplaces and Tax, well where do you work matters for your taxes. Before COVID , most employees worked at a permanent workplace. This was usually the same office every day. Now, many people work from home and the office. Flexible working is common, and it...
Reporting Residential Property Gains
Selling a second home or investment property means Reporting Residential Property Gains. Owners must report residential property gains and pay capital gains tax (CGT) within strict deadlines. Failing to comply can result in penalties and interest charges. Why Sell a...
Starting a Business as a Sole Trader
Starting a business as a sole trader means lots of decisions to make and stuff to do. One of the first questions is whether to run the business as a sole trader to set up a partnership with others or whether to form a company How you operate your business determines...
Understanding Your UK Business Tax Obligations
UK business taxes impact every company, regardless of size or industry. Accordingly, understanding tax obligations helps businesses plan effectively. Additionally, knowing the different taxes applicable ensures compliance while avoiding penalties....
Reverse Charging VAT Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters
Running a business in the UK - we know it comes with its fair share of tax responsibilities. And VAT is often one of the most confusing areas, especially reverse charging VAT. It's something every business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur needs to understand....
Inheritance Tax Exemptions That Protect Your Assets
When it comes to estate planning, inheritance tax is one of the biggest concerns many families face. It's the kind of tax that can sneak up on you and take a large part of what you've spent years building. The idea that your loved ones could lose part of their...
Holistic Tax Planning Can Help You Make Better Financial Decisions
For many people, tax season is a time of year they’d rather avoid. But what if tax planning didn’t have to be this way? If you want to make tax season less stressful and more productive, holistic tax planning might be the answer. Holistic tax planning looks at the...
Holistic Tax Planning: A Smart Strategy to Manage Your Taxes
Holistic tax planning is more than just a buzzword; it is a crucial strategy for anyone serious about managing their finances effectively. We believe that, to truly optimise your tax strategy, you must consider the entire tax landscape rather than...
Save As You Go – A Smart Tax Management Strategy
Managing taxes is one of the many responsibilities of running a business. From personal self-assessment taxes to corporation taxes, the process can be daunting, overwhelming, and time-consuming. However, by saving for taxes as you go, we can avoid the...
A Comprehensive Tax Efficiency Guide for Employers
Introduction Tax efficiency and tax planning are crucial for all businesses, whether private or non-profit. Additionally, one key area offering significant opportunities is benefit planning. Specifically, benefit planning allows you to remunerate your staff, including...
Benefits in Kind: Tax-Efficient Reward Strategies
Have you heard of benefits in kind? If you haven’t, then read on to find out how this particular strategy can increase your tax savings as a business owner. What are benefits in kind? Well, they are perks or advantages provided to employees (directors as well) in...
Tax Planning: Benefits in Kind – Your Tax Strategy Upgrade!
At "I Hate Numbers," we emphasize the critical role of tax planning for business owners and employers alike. Managing taxes efficiently isn't just a legal obligation—it's a strategic imperative. Today, we delve into a powerful yet often overlooked...
How to Approach Tax Planning for 2024: Tax Expert Tips (Video)
Planning and budgeting for your tax return is something we highly recommend to all our clients. Firstly, it brings a feeling of safety. Then it also lessens your anxiety as a business owner and allows for clarity in decision-making. But if you're not sure how to...
Managing your tax: Overview of Tax Planning
Moreover, we begin by visualizing the staggering amount collected by the government in taxes every minute. This serves as a reminder of the significant financial contribution businesses and individuals make to the system. Importance of Tax Planning...
Fiscal Drag Impact on UK Taxpayers
In today's discussion, we delve into the concept of "Fiscal Drag" and its profound implications for UK taxpayers. This term, though not commonly discussed, holds significant relevance for our financial well-being. Fiscal Drag occurs when inflation drives...
What to do if you can’t pay your tax bill
Welcome back to another episode of "I Hate Numbers," where we aim to guide you through the maze of financial challenges. Today, we're tackling a common concern: "Paying Tax Bill." As your dedicated business finance fixers, we've got your...
Tax responsibilities for Community Interest Companies
In today's podcast, we aim to explore and demystify the common misconceptions surrounding tax obligations for Community Interest Companies (CICs). As passionate advocates of business finance, we want to illuminate the intricate relationship between CICs...
2024 Tax Policy Changes for the Gig Economy
Are you part of the digital gig economy? Do you work on Upwork or Fiverr? Maybe you host on AirBnB. Major tax policy changes are underway in this segment. And I’m here to let you know exactly what so that you are prepared. Watch this video about the upcoming tax...
Beating Procrastination in the Tax Season
Welcome back, everyone! Today, we're tackling a familiar adversary: procrastination. We've all been guilty of putting things off in both our business and personal lives. In our previous episode, we explored the surprising ways procrastination can be a...






















