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 […]
Author Archives: Priya Raja-Motala
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 […]
Corporation Tax, Myers Clark Updates, Personal Tax, Tax Tips
Key Takeaways from Monday’s Post-Budget Event
03
Dec
Dec
After five years, this last Monday, we held a networking session in the wake of last week’s Budget announcements. We covered a wide range of changes, some expected, some strange, and some that genuinely matter more than the headlines would suggest. While the media has been busy being shocked by things everyone already knew, our […]
27
Nov
Nov
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her highly anticipated second Budget to Parliament yesterday. After the 2024 tax measures, the government was hopeful that broad tax increases would not be necessary in 2025. However, due to ongoing economic challenges, despite a short-term growth upgrade from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), tax increases proved unavoidable. Let’s take […]
05
Nov
Nov
The recent passing of the Renters’ Rights Act marks the most significant change in the English property market in decades. Although this outcome was anticipated for several years, it is now important to take a step back and reevaluate your approach. Let’s examine the new Renters Rights Act and the practical advice for landlords. The […]
29
Oct
Oct
It may come as a surprise to you that nearly 500 employers in the UK have been fined a total of £10.2 million for failing to comply with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations, according to the latest government report following investigations by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This is the continuation of the government […]