Child Benefit is a lifeline for many families, helping with the cost of raising children. It’s one of those areas where a little guidance can go a long way, so let’s walk through the latest updates for the 2025–2026 tax year, including what you need to watch out for with the High Income Child Benefit...Continue reading
This month, McCarthy Browne enters its 5th year in business — a milestone that deserves celebrating. Many businesses don’t make it this far, and we’re incredibly proud (and grateful) that we have. But behind every success story, there’s a beginning — and ours started not with a grand plan, but with a moment of crisis....Continue reading
Your Business is Important Time is limited when you’re running your own business and there’s always plenty to do, but business development should be a priority. As a business owner, your primary focus should always be on IPA’s – Income Producing Activities – which tends to fall into two categories: These are the only activities...Continue reading
Bookkeeping is one of those chores that must be done correctly for a business to succeed. Making a mistake, on the other hand, may be expensive. Surprisingly, it is one of the duties that some new business owners overlook since there are always more pressing concerns to address. Thus, it is relegated to the bottom...Continue reading
How To Find Your SA302 HMRC Tax Calculation. Did you know that you can find your own tax calculation (for self employed people– and directors who file Self-Assessment Tax Returns)? Here is a step-by-step guide we share with our clients on downloading their tax calculation from HMRC. So long as you have access to your...Continue reading
One of a small firm’s three most important financial statements is the cash flow statement. A cash flow statement is a formal statement used to report at a particular time. It demonstrates to investors how the firm operates and capital flows in and out of the company. This remark is critical since it aids investors...Continue reading
What is changing about the rules for Double-Cab Pick Ups? From 6 April 2025, new tax rules will affect how double-cab pick-ups are treated for tax purposes. If you own or use one for business, here’s what you need to know—explained in simple terms (because tax talk doesn’t have to be painful!) What’s going...Continue reading
You should be aware of several distinctions between legal and illegal dividends as a corporation. Many firms have reviewed their dividend policy in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Many corporations’ financial positions are expected to have deteriorated dramatically since their previous annual financial statements. According to the Companies Act of 2006, a dividend can only...Continue reading
Payroll setup for limited company – Setting up and managing your payroll is crucial if you own a limited company. There are multiple options in this case: you either delegate the task to someone within your business, do it yourself, or you go with payroll outsourcing. Generally, outsourcing the payroll process is easier, and it...Continue reading
Landlords must keep meticulous and precise records to qualify for and take advantage of the tax discounts available for rental properties. If you don’t, you might miss out on thousands of pounds in deductions, which could be the difference between profit and loss on your rental property, especially in these difficult circumstances. This post will...Continue reading