Category Archive SME

HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

April 2, 2026 Comments Off on HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax By Joshua Leigh & Co

Just days ahead of the initial phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, HMRC has confirmed the exit options for sole traders and landlords who fall below the annual qualifying income threshold.

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The pitfalls and promises of the business blitz – Will your business struggle or succeed?

October 22, 2025 Comments Off on The pitfalls and promises of the business blitz – Will your business struggle or succeed? By Joshua Leigh & Co

With the Autumn Budget looming ominously on the horizon, Rachel Reeves seems keen to build some goodwill with businesses ahead of some likely tax hikes.

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If my business shrinks, should I deregister for VAT?

Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill.

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Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?

July 23, 2025 Comments Off on Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright.

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How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival

July 9, 2025 Comments Off on How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival By Joshua Leigh & Co

More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about.

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Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement

March 27, 2025 Comments Off on Important updates to Making Tax Digital and late payment rates you might have missed in the Spring Statement By Joshua Leigh & Co

This week’s Spring Statement brought two announcements that will matter to anyone running their own business or earning income from property.  

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The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges

March 12, 2025 Comments Off on The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges By Joshua Leigh & Co

Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.  

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Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners 

July 18, 2024 Comments Off on Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, after an impressive eight-year tenure, marks the end of an era.  

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Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds

July 16, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding the new process for PAYE refunds By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent announcement by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has introduced a change in the way PAYE refunds are processed.  

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Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses

July 10, 2024 Comments Off on Potential tax increases and their impact on businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

In recent reports, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has forecasted potential tax increases that could have an impact on businesses across the UK.

The Tony Blair Institute’s chief economist predicts taxes may need to rise by 1.9 percentage points of GDP by the end of this Parliament to stabilise debt, potentially equating to over £50 billion.

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