Tax and Accounting Blog
UK Tax Residency Checklist (Statutory Residence Test – SRT)
Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2025 – Avoid HMRC Penalties
Payroll in the UK: Regular Payroll vs Tronc Payroll – A Complete Guide for Employers
6 Things You Should Know About Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Key Self-Assessment and MTD for Income Tax Deadlines You Should not Miss
Understanding HMRC Tax Enquiries: Types, Triggers & How to Respond
VAT Treatment of Private Tuition: What Every UK Tutor Must Know
Making Tax Digital for Self Assessment: Dual Guide for Landlords & Sole Traders
Digital Sales Tax Compliance in the UK: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Sole Trader to Ltd Company in UK: HMRC Rules, Tax Savings & Legal Steps in 2025
Spring Statement 2025 Key Updates for UK Businesses and Taxpayers
Essential Tax Deductions for UK Doctors and Medical Professionals
Allowable Expenses for Sole Traders
HMRC to Fine UK Households £100 for Missing Self-Assessment Tax Return Deadline
Get your self assessment tax return (SATR) done in these holidays: Avoid the Last-Minute Rush
Self Assessment Tax Return Advice for Cryptoasset Users Before the Deadline
Stamp Duty Changes 2025: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
Forensic Accounting and Advisory Services: Brayan & Spencer Associates
How to Cancel a Winding Up Order: A Step by Step Guide
Family Investment Companies (FICs): A Tax-Efficient Wealth Management Solution for UK Families
UK Budget 2024 -2025: Key Tax Changes Impacting You and Your Finances
Does an Indian Domicile Person Have to Pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the UK?
F Gas Auditing: Submit your Report Before the Deadline, Avoid Fines
Stop Overpaying! Common Tax Mistakes Freelancers & Contractors Make in the UK
Get Your Annual Report Done Right & Fast: The Power of a Company Secretary
Tax Implications of Remote Working for London Employees in 2024
Spring Budget 2024: Key Changes for Employers and Employees (UK)
Tax Benefits of Marriage in the UK: Understanding What Applies to You
10 Mistakes Londoners Make with Their Property Taxes
Check 5 Signs Your London Business is on the Right Track
Tax Free Childcare: Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare for UK Families
Tax Tips for Maximizing Your Business Profits during Christmas 2023
5 Tax Saving Techniques for Londoner with a Household Income of 20,000 GBP
Business Tax Advice for Limited Companies and Sole Traders in UK
How the UK self-employed are reducing their tax bill: Secret Hacks
How UK Contractors and Subcontractors Are Getting Maximum CIS Tax Returns: Learn These Hacks
How Clinics and Hospitals in the UK are Benefiting from VAT Exemption
Capital Gains Tax in the UK: How an Accountant Can Help
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UK Tax Residency Checklist (Statutory Residence Test – SRT)
This checklist is designed to help individuals and businesses understand how HMRC determines UK tax residency under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT). It is an essential tool for non-UK taxpayers, expatriates, and internationally mobile individuals who want to confirm their tax position and avoid unexpected UK tax liabilities. Our firm uses this as part of…
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Register for Self Assessment by 5 October 2025 – Avoid HMRC Penalties
If you’re earning money outside of regular PAYE employment whether through self-employment, property rental, freelancing, or even side hustles you may need to register for Self Assessmentwith HMRC. This is HMRC’s way of tracking and collecting tax on income that isn’tautomatically taxed at source. To get started, you must register by 5 October 2025 so…
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Payroll in the UK: Regular Payroll vs Tronc Payroll – A Complete Guide for Employers
What is Payroll and How Does It Work in the UK? Payroll is the process that ensures your employees are paid accurately and on time. But it’s much more than just issuing wages. In the UK, payroll involves calculating salaries, deducting PAYE income tax, managing National Insurance Contributions (NICs), and reporting everything to HMRC. Here’s…
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6 Things You Should Know About Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will be one of the largest changes to personal tax in a generation.It’s not only an improvement to how we report taxes it’s a fundamental transformation towards a digital system that will make managing tax easier, quicker, and more transparent. This will require landlords and sole traders to…
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Key Self-Assessment and MTD for Income Tax Deadlines You Should not Miss
Staying on top of your tax obligations is essential to avoid penalties, interest charges, and unnecessary stress. With Making Tax Digital (MTD) reshaping how individuals and businesses manage their tax records, keeping a clear timeline of important dates is more important than ever. This guide outlines the key upcoming deadlines for Self-Assessment and MTD for Income Tax…
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Understanding HMRC Tax Enquiries: Types, Triggers & How to Respond
If the enquiry is simple and you’re confident with your records, you may handle it yourself.However, for anything more than a basic check, it’s strongly recommended to work with a tax advisor or accountant. They understand HMRC procedures, can represent you, and may help reduce or eliminate penalties. At Brayan & Spencer Associates Ltd, we…