Prepare for the changes taking effect this year from the Autumn 2024 Budget....
Autumn Budget Changes and 2025 Budgeting Tips for Security Professionals
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Early 2025 Tax Deadlines for Self-Assessment
Key dates for Self-Assessment, payments on account, and end-of-year tax...
What is the difference between a Sole Trader vs Self-Employed?
This guide covers the key differences between being a sole trader and...
Tax Tips for Self-Employed Security Professionals
Essential tax guide for self-employed security professionals. Practical tips...
Profit and Loss Accounts: How to Manage as a Self-Employed Professional
Learn how Whittaker & Co makes profit and loss (P&L) accounts easy for...
Self-Assessment Tax Return (SATR): What You Need to Know
If you’re required to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2023 to 2024...
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Should Company Directors choose Salary or Dividends?
Are you a director of a limited company, and ever asked yourself: Should I take a salary, dividends, or a mix of both? It’s a common question we’re asked at Whittaker & Co - especially at the start of a new tax year. With several updates to tax legislation now in...
HMRC Update: Claim tax relief on relevant training costs
HMRC has updated guidance on training costs, which will allow business owners and self-employed professionals to claim tax relief more easily. This article breaks down what’s now allowed and how it may benefit you. Are you self-employed or run your own business? Well,...
What You Need to Know About Tax and Benefits in Kind for Company Cars & Vans
If you're an employer considering offering a company car or van for private use, or an employee weighing up the benefits. Understanding tax and National Insurance (NI) implications is important. The rules around this area are detailed and ever-changing, but getting it...
Upcoming Tax Deadlines: Stay on Track from May to September 2025
At the start of the year, we shared key early tax deadlines to help you get ahead. As promised, here’s your next update - covering the essential dates you need to know from May to the end of September 2025. Whether you’re a limited company director, subcontractor, or...
Identity Verification Is Coming – Here’s Why You Should Act Now
Updated - 5 August 2025 As part of our continued efforts to support compliance and make things easier for our clients, we wanted to bring your attention to an important change coming from Companies House. From 18 November 2025, it will become mandatory for all...