
Growth in late rent payments and landlord limited companies
Posted by Ben Locker on January 15, 2024Increasing numbers of landlords are experiencing late rent payments – while many others are moving their portfolios to limited companies.

Inheritance Tax and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme
Posted by Ben Locker on December 18, 2023If you have an IHT, you may be able to settle it by donating items such as artworks and manuscripts via the Acceptance in Lieu scheme.

Christmas parties and tax – what can you claim?
Posted by Ben Locker on November 3, 2023With Christmas looming here we look at the rules regarding entertainment expenses for Christmas parties and what can you claim back?

The power of financial forecasting – and how you can get it right
Posted by Ben Locker on August 14, 2023Are you considering introducing financial forecasting to your business? We look at its benefits and offer tips on getting it right.

How to claim a Child Trust Fund as £1.7bn remains untouched
Posted by Ben Locker on August 7, 2023Do you want to know how to claim a Child Trust Fund? Huge numbers of young people have an average of £1,900 lying unclaimed.

Do landlords pay Council Tax on empty properties?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 20, 2023Do landlords pay council tax on empty properties? Do commercial landlords still have to pay business rates? We take a close look at the rules

How to protect yourself against pension and tax scams
Posted by Ben Locker on July 11, 2023HMRC recently issued advice on how to avoid pension and tax scams. We show you how to protect yourself from the scammers.

Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on July 3, 2023Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.

Electronic sales suppression fraud: HMRC clamps down
Posted by Ben Locker on June 29, 2023HMRC is clamping down on electronic sales suppression fraud – sometimes called ’till fraud’. Don’t become the target of an HMRC dawn raid!

Free SME cyber security service
Posted by Ben Locker on June 15, 2023The National Cyber Security Centre has a free SME cyber security service. This is what you need to know about it.