Insights
Our tax and accountancy experts give their views on the latest news and events affecting business owners in the UK.
What's shown in my annual accounts?
Your annual accounts show your company's financial position at year end, including profit, assets, liabilities and equity. Here's what each section tells you.
When can I afford to retire if I run my own business?
The answer depends on your target income, what you've built up and how the business is structured. Here's how to work out where you stand and what to do next.
How often should I review my finances with my accountant?
Regular financial reviews with your accountant help you stay in control, make confident decisions and keep your business on track toward your longer-term goals.
What's PAYE?
PAYE is the system HMRC uses to collect Income Tax and National Insurance from employment income. Here's how it works for limited company directors and their staff.
What is National Insurance and do I have to pay it?
National Insurance is a tax on earnings and profits that funds the NHS and your State Pension. Here's how it works and who has to pay it.
What is a confirmation statement?
A confirmation statement is an annual filing that confirms your company's details at Companies House are accurate and up to date. Here's what's involved.
What's are capital allowances?
A capital allowance lets your business claim tax relief on equipment, vehicles and other assets. It reduces your taxable profit in the year you make the claim.
What's the Annual Investment Allowance?
The Annual Investment Allowance lets most businesses deduct 100% of qualifying asset costs from taxable profit in the year of purchase, up to £1 million.
What's taxable profit?
Taxable profit is the figure your tax bill is calculated on. It's your income minus the business expenses HMRC allows you to deduct.
How does a company pension work?
A company pension allows your limited company to contribute into a director or employee’s pension scheme, usually with Corporation Tax relief and no National Insurance on employer contributions.