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A builder buying a new piece of excavation machinery from a salesman.

How do the new capital allowances changes affect my business?

The 2025 Budget announced two key updates to capital allowances, which apply to companies, sole traders and partnerships. These are a new first year allowance and a reduction to the main writing down allowance.

3 min read

First published 5 Feb 2026

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What is a payment on account?

 3 min read

Last updated 4 Feb 2026
First published 4 Jun 2018

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Late tax returns and reasonable excuses

 3 min read

Last updated 30 Jan 2026
First published 19 Jan 2016

A female florist leaning on her sales counter looking at a laptop while she is on her mobile phone.

How are self-assessment tax return penalties changing?

 2 min read

Last updated 29 Jan 2026
First published 29 Jan 2026

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The Employment Rights Act: how will it affect my business?

 5 min read

First published 29 Jan 2026

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Salary sacrifice for pensions explained

 5 min read

Last updated 23 Jan 2026
First published 23 Jan 2026

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Scottish Budget 2026-27

 3 min read

Last updated 12 Jan 2026
First published 12 Jan 2026

A male and female couple talking to a male landlord holding a clipboard.

Want to become a residential landlord? Here is how to start the right way

 4 min read

Last updated 8 Jan 2026
First published 8 Jan 2026

Female craftsperson leaning on a desk with her work in the background.

How much does a self-assessment tax return cost?

 3 min read

Last updated 6 Jan 2026
First published 2 Oct 2024

Concerned tailor considering what to do next.

What are the penalties for filing a late tax return?

 5 min read

Last updated 6 Jan 2026
First published 10 Jan 2023

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How to choose your first business premises

 6 min read

Last updated 31 Dec 2025
First published 31 Dec 2025

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Key dates, deadlines and how to stay compliant

 5 min read

Last updated 31 Dec 2025
First published 31 Dec 2025

Two women examining a box behind a counter with clothing on racks behind them.

Top five tips for becoming an online seller

 4 min read

First published 18 Dec 2025

Two female cafe owners smiling at the camera.

Seven New Year’s resolutions for your business

 5 min read

Last updated 18 Dec 2025
First published 4 Jan 2023

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Buying commercial property: what do sole traders and limited companies need to know?

 3 min read

Last updated 10 Dec 2025
First published 10 Dec 2025

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