Fraser McKay, MCIPR (Accredited)
Fraser is a highly experienced journalist and Accredited PR Professional and joined TaxAssist in 2016. He writes articles covering a wide range of topics relating to small businesses and accounting. In addition, Fraser provides communications training to the network, as well as looking after TaxAssist Accountants' national and local social media channels.
Learn more at Fraser's LinkedIn profile.
Thousands submit their self-assessment tax returns on Christmas Day
More than 4,600 self-assessment taxpayers chose Christmas Day as the ideal time to submit their online tax returns for the 2024-25 tax year.
Find out moreNew TaxAssist podcast series lifts the lid on Making Tax Digital for I...
TaxAssist Accountants has teamed up with the Start Your Own Business podcast for a mini-series to explain what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will mean for you and your business.
Find out moreWhen should you switch accountants?
Picking the right accountant to meet your needs is vital for the health and growth of your business.
Find out moreWhy DIY accounting could be more expensive than you think
If you are a small or medium-sized businesses in the UK, doing your own accounting might seem like a smart way to save money.
Find out moreDo all accountants really offer the same services?
There's a common misconception among many business owners that all accountants offer the same services.
Find out moreNew Labour Government announces date of its first Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the first Budget under the new Government on Wednesday, 30th October.
Find out moreHMRC to receive extra £51m funding for phoneline support
HM Revenue and Customs is to receive an additional £51 million in funding so it can meet its target of answering 85% of calls to its phonelines.
Find out moreHMRC reverses decision to cut helpline access
Just a day after HMRC announced it was to permanently reduce access to its self-assessment, PAYE and VAT helplines, it has decided not to go ahead with the changes.
Find out moreSpring Budget confirmed for 6th March
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring Budget 2024 will be presented to Parliament on 6th March 2024.
Find out moreScottish Budget 2024-25
Scotland’s Government has unveiled its draft tax and spending plans for the 2024-25 fiscal year, including a new income tax band targeting those earning between £75,001 to £125,140.
Find out moreHMRC reduces helpline support during peak self-assessment tax return s...
HMRC has announced that it is significantly reducing access to its self-assessment tax return helpline for seven weeks from 11th December.
Find out moreMore HMRC compliance staff, but self-assessment clients still face lon...
HMRC has added more than 3,000 staff to its compliance division, while closing some of its customer service lines at the same time.
Find out moreTaxAssist Accountants: proud sponsor of SME National Business Awards
As part of its commitment to championing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), TaxAssist Accountants is a Gold Partner Sponsor of the prestigious SME National Business Awards.
Find out moreTaxAssist Accountants calls for more HMRC support for taxpayers
Following HMRC’s announcement that it is closing its self-assessment tax helpline for three months, TaxAssist Accountants has launched a petition urging for more investment in HMRC services as busines...
Find out moreCouncil tax for second and empty homes under the microscope in Scotlan...
Proposals to increase the level of council tax due on empty and second homes in Scotland are under consultation, in a move which could impact second home owners.
Find out more600,000 miss the self-assessment tax return deadline
This year saw a record 97% of taxpayers in the UK filing their 2021-22 self-assessment tax returns ahead of 31st January, but an estimated 600,000 still missed the deadline, earning instant £100 late...
Find out moreSelf-assessment taxpayers urged to remain vigilant ahead of 2021-22 ta...
The number of tax fraudsters operating in the UK rises on the eve of the self-assessment tax return deadline and this year is no different.
Find out moreTaxAssist provides access to financial services experts
The TaxAssist Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new financial services business, to support clients with their business and personal financial needs.
Find out moreSpring Statement 2022 scheduled for March 23rd
The UK Government’s Spring Statement for 2022 will be delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on Wednesday 23rd March.
Find out moreChancellor announces date for Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the next Budget, will be held on 27th October.
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