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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...
Identity Verification Is Coming – Here’s Why You Should Act Now
Updated - 5 August 2025 As part of our continued efforts to support compliance...
Making a Voluntary Disclosure to HMRC
Put things right before HMRC contacts you Do you know that you can make...
Upcoming Changes to Non-Dom Rules: What You Need to Know
In this article, we cover the upcoming changes to non-dom tax rules, the...
Can a Business Pay Pension Contributions for Its Employees?
Can your business pay into your pension? Yes - but tax rules apply. Discover...
Director’s Loans: How They Work and What You Need to Know
Considering taking out a director’s loan? This article covers how director’s...
Tax and Regulation Updates
Identity Verification Is Coming – Here’s Why You Should Act Now
Updated - 5 August 2025 As part of our continued efforts to support compliance...
Preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD): A Guide for Self-Employed & Landlords
A clear, practical guide to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. Learn who...
Upcoming Changes to Non-Dom Rules: What You Need to Know
In this article, we cover the upcoming changes to non-dom tax rules, the...
Can a Business Pay Pension Contributions for Its Employees?
Can your business pay into your pension? Yes - but tax rules apply. Discover...
HMRC’s Data Requests: How Overseas Workers’ Earnings Are Being Tracked
HMRC bypasses individuals and requests financial data directly from companies...
Let Property Campaign: Explaining Unprompted Disclosures
Received a letter from HMRC about unpaid rental income? Acting now could save...
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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...