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Tax on Tips and Gratuities: A Guide for UK Hospitality Employers

Tax on Tips and Gratuities: A Guide for UK Hospitality Employers

31 July 2026

Understanding the tax treatment of tips, gratuities and service charges is essential for hospitality businesses. This guide explains how PAYE, National Insurance, VAT and tronc......

Temporary VAT Reduction Explained | Children's Meals & Family Attractions

Temporary VAT Reduction for Children’s Meals and Family Attractions: What Businesses Need to Know

20 July 2026

A temporary 5% VAT rate now applies to qualifying children's meals and selected family attractions until 1 September 2026. Find out which businesses are affected......

Employee Referral Bonus Tax | Does It Go Through Payroll?

Do Employee Referral Bonuses Go Through Payroll? A UK Tax Guide

25 June 2026

Offering staff a commission or bonus for introducing new clients can be an effective way to grow your business. Employee referral schemes are popular because......

OnlyFans accountant UK tax advice for content creators

OnlyFans Accountant UK: Why Content Creators Need Specialist Tax Support

21 March 2026

UK OnlyFans creators must pay tax on their income, but many are unsure how HMRC rules apply. This guide explains tax, expenses, and why working......

Tax Year End Tax Planning UK: 10 Tips Before 5 April

10 Tax Year End Tax Planning Tips for UK Individuals Before 5 April

16 March 2026

The UK tax year ends on 5 April. Discover 10 practical tax year end tax planning tips for UK individuals to reduce your tax bill......

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Choosing a Card Reader for Small Businesses in the UK: How the Tide Card Reader Cashback Offer Works

13 January 2026

Thinking about a card reader for your UK small business? Learn how card readers work and how to qualify for £200 cashback with Tide....

Using HMRC’s Advisory Fuel Rates Correctly

Using HMRC’s Advisory Fuel Rates Correctly: A Complete Guide for Employers and Employees

13 December 2025

Learn how HMRC’s advisory fuel rates work, when they apply, and how to use them for tax-free mileage reimbursements and private fuel repayments....

MTD for ITSA - When You Can Claim an Exemption for Digital Exclusion

MTD for ITSA: When You Can Claim an Exemption for Digital Exclusion

12 December 2025

Find out when HMRC will grant an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment and how to apply....

Understanding Overdrawn Directors’ Loan Accounts and Section 455 Tax

Understanding Overdrawn Directors’ Loan Accounts and Section 455 Tax: A Complete Guide for Company Owners

11 December 2025

Learn how overdrawn directors’ loan accounts work, when section 455 tax applies, and how to manage repayments efficiently....

How to Correct VAT Return Errors Now That Form VAT652 Has Been Withdrawn

How to Correct VAT Return Errors Now That Form VAT652 Has Been Withdrawn

10 December 2025

Learn how to correct VAT mistakes using updated HMRC routes after the withdrawal of form VAT652....

Tax Relief for Landlords Repairing Damage Caused by Tenants

Tax Relief for Landlords Repairing Damage Caused by Tenants: What You Can and Cannot Claim

09 December 2025

Learn when landlords can claim tax relief for repairing tenant damage, including repairs, replacements, capital costs and insurance recoveries....

How Landlords Can Claim Tax Relief for Unpaid Rent

How Landlords Can Claim Tax Relief for Unpaid Rent: Cash Basis vs Accruals Basis Explained

08 December 2025

A clear guide for landlords on how tax relief for unpaid rent works under the cash basis and accruals basis of property accounting....