If you’re a landlord in the UK right now, you’re probably feeling the squeeze from every direction. Between new legislation, rising compliance demands, slow‑moving mortgage rates, and more taxes on the horizon. Many landlords have sold their investments to cash in on returns and avoid the stress. However, the decision to sell can have immediate […]
Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala
self employed, Tax Advice, Tax Planning, Tax Tips, Uncategorized
Why a Limited Company is Now Less Tax Efficient
11
Mar
Mar
Traditionally, the biggest tax benefit of running a limited company came from how you extracted income. You’d take a small salary and top it up with dividends, which were taxed at lower rates than income tax and didn’t attract National Insurance. But that landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Operating as a limited company […]
Payroll, Tax Planning
What the Employment Rights Act 2025 Means for Your Business: The April 2026 Changes Explained
04
Mar
Mar
If you’re running a small or medium-sized business right now, you don’t need anyone to tell you that things feel heavy. Between unpredictable economic conditions, continued global uncertainty, and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East, employers are juggling more than ever. And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, along […]
Capital Allowances, HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Planning
Planning for the Tax Year End 2026
18
Feb
Feb
As the UK tax year draws to a close on 5 April 2026, now is the ideal moment for business owners, high-earners, property investors and families to review their finances and maximise available tax opportunities. The end of the tax year always brings a wave of activity, but with major changes landing in 2026, including […]
Business Tips, Cash Flow, Personal Tax
When Politics and Business Collide: Why 2026 Has Started With More Questions Than Confidence
11
Feb
Feb
We don’t normally like to talk politics. Most business owners don’t. After all, you’ve got customers to serve, teams to manage, and targets to hit. But sometimes it becomes impossible to avoid. Unless you’ve been on a month-long silent retreat somewhere far away from news alerts and social media, you’ll have noticed that 2026 hasn’t […]
Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
Receiving High Income Child Benefit Charge? Do you complete a tax return?
04
Feb
Feb
The High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) has been part of the UK tax system since January 2013, introduced by HMRC to claw back Child Benefit from households where at least one individual has a higher income. While Child Benefit is paid regardless of household income, HICBC operates through the tax system to partially or […]
28
Jan
Jan
For working parents across the UK, finding affordable and reliable childcare is one of the most important and often most challenging aspects of family life. Over the past few years, childcare policies in the UK have evolved significantly, with new funding opportunities, government schemes, and flexible care options available to help parents balance work and […]
14
Jan
Jan
Imagine this: you’ve just launched a major project or a new line in your business. The plans you’ve worked on for a while have been communicated effectively and received well. The messaging is clear, and the team is energised. But then, the unexpected occurs. The market wobbles, a key client pauses their budget, and some […]
07
Jan
Jan
Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and restorative festive season and indulged in a mince pie (or three). As we look ahead to 2026, we hope you’re ready to make plans, no matter what the year brings. While many aspects of life can be unpredictable, taxes are not. We already have a […]
Tax Tips
Key changes from last Budget – what taxpayers need to know about payments, penalties and MTD
10
Dec
Dec
The latest Budget included several important changes that will affect how small businesses and taxpayers will manage tax reporting, digital record-keeping, and payment deadlines over the next few years. Here are the key changes to income tax payments, penalties, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) you should know about. If you run a small business, it’s […]