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The ultimate year-end checklist for SME accountants
As the financial year draws to a close, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the crucial task of getting their accounts in...

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Mar 26, 2024


Navigating VAT returns: A step-by-step guide for UK SMEs
Simplifying the VAT return process, especially for businesses new to handling their own finances. Value Added Tax (VAT) can seem like a...

Evolve Team
Mar 18, 2024


Trivial Benefits
Boosting employee morale and tax efficiency for small businesses As a small business owner, you understand the importance of keeping your...

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Jun 6, 2023


Director Loan Accounts explained
It is common for Directors of a Limited company to occasionally pay for business expenses from their own pocket or to lend the company...

Evolve Team
Mar 9, 2023


The Autumn Statement and how it affects UK business owners
No one will dispute that we are in the midst of a significant economic challenge for the UK and global economy. Putin’s illegal war in...

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Dec 9, 2022


Travel and entertaining costs - what can I claim?
Travel seems to be back on the agenda for almost everyone now, including business. It’s also coming towards the season of celebration, so...

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Oct 31, 2022


How to earn an extra £7,500 per year…tax-free
The cost of living crisis plus rocketing energy costs and limited government help is adding up to be a financial crisis for even what was...

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Sep 26, 2022


Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders and Landlords
Officially known as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment to Businesses and Landlord - or MTD ITSA. Easy to remember, right?...

Evolve Team
Aug 20, 2022


Claiming for your medical expenses as a UK business
We are often asked “Can I claim for my Masseuse/Chiropractor/Physio/Glasses/Chiropodist as business expense? And therefore does it...

Evolve Team
Jul 1, 2022


Living and working with your partner
Covid lockdown forced many couples to suddenly work from home, together, often from a spare room or corner of the living room. For many...

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May 23, 2022


Five ways a business owner can tackle the UK cost of living crisis
It’s in the news daily that we are in the midst of a cost of living crisis with many people in Britain facing an increase in their energy...

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Apr 29, 2022


Setting up a Government Gateway Account (and why you need to!)
A Government Gateway account doesn’t sound terribly exciting does it? It’s hardly a portal to another (better!) world. But believe me...

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Apr 5, 2022


What is the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge?
The High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge should probably be called a “charge back” because it really means that you pay back some or all...

Evolve Team
Feb 22, 2022


Making pension contributions from your limited company
Most of our clients are small limited companies and a hot topic that we are asked about a lot is pensions plans. If they make sense? If...

Evolve Team
Jan 18, 2022


Small business charitable donations: the rules and benefits
As well as having benefits for your business, small business charitable donations can also help provide essential services.

Evolve Team
Dec 10, 2021


When should I register for VAT?
VAT. Not the most exciting topic in the world, but it’s perhaps the one we are asked most about. Almost every small business owner is at...

Evolve Team
Nov 21, 2021


What are the tax benefits of an electric vehicle for small businesses?
There’s a lot of talk of electric cars at the moment. Possibly mostly prompted by the fuel shortages from earlier this month, but...

Evolve Team
Oct 20, 2021


How the Dividend Tax and National Insurance Contributions increase will impact you in 2022
The news all last week was that the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson (in case you’ve not been paying attention) announced a rise in the...

Evolve Team
Sep 14, 2021


Can an HMRC compliance check hurt you or your business?
Have you had concerns about whether an HMRC compliance check can hurt you or your business? Let us be clear from the start, it’s not...

Evolve Team
Aug 18, 2021


Why being self-employed can be best for SEND parenting
I once heard someone say parenting and running a business is like trying to catch a ball while standing in a hammock without spilling...

Evolve Team
Jul 21, 2021
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