Joshua Leigh & Co. Blog

How can small businesses manage late payments?

October 28, 2025 Comments Off on How can small businesses manage late payments? By Joshua Leigh & Co

With less than a month to go until the Autumn Budget, businesses and individuals are all bracing for the potential economic changes and challenges that may be in store.

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Is your business ready for changes to Business Property Relief?

October 23, 2025 Comments Off on Is your business ready for changes to Business Property Relief? By Joshua Leigh & Co

First announced in last year’s Autumn Budget, the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are set to come into effect from April 2026.

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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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HMRC is worried about director National Insurance Contributions – Are yours accurate?

October 21, 2025 Comments Off on HMRC is worried about director National Insurance Contributions – Are yours accurate? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As different parts of financial regulations change, it can often feel like a challenge keeping pace with everything that needs to be done.

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Why HMRC’s exemption list shouldn’t stop you preparing for MTD for Income Tax

October 16, 2025 Comments Off on Why HMRC’s exemption list shouldn’t stop you preparing for MTD for Income Tax By Joshua Leigh & Co

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is less than six months away and now is the ideal time for self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords to start preparing for the changes to come.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Is your business ready?

October 15, 2025 Comments Off on It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Is your business ready? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Step into any supermarket right now and you will find a cornucopia of festive treats assailing your senses as the shops proactively prepare for Christmas.

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The importance of effectively managing director loans

October 14, 2025 Comments Off on The importance of effectively managing director loans By Joshua Leigh & Co

Many small and medium-sized business owners utilise director loans to access valuable funds to help fix any short-term concerns, like cash flow issues.

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A £2.4 billion error: Why you need to ensure your accounting figures are correct

October 9, 2025 Comments Off on A £2.4 billion error: Why you need to ensure your accounting figures are correct By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged an error it made when publishing Valued Added Tax (VAT) figures that may impact the provisional 2025 to 2026 year-to-date receipts.

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Is an audit reformation finally happening? Have your say before it’s too late!

Is an audit reformation finally happening? Have your say before it’s too late!

October 8, 2025 Comments Off on Is an audit reformation finally happening? Have your say before it’s too late! By Joshua Leigh & Co

Most business owners who are required to get an audit will likely be aware that there have been plans to reform the way that audits work for many years.

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AI’s prominent rise continues but don’t underestimate the importance of accountants

October 7, 2025 Comments Off on AI’s prominent rise continues but don’t underestimate the importance of accountants By Joshua Leigh & Co

Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are proving popular with businesses for financial advice, but taking their advice can be dangerous for your company.

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