Tag: tax planning
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Understanding Rental Property Expenses — What You Can Claim
Welcome to the world of Rental Property ownership. If you’re a Landlord or thinking about becoming one, it’s crucial to understand your business expenses if you want to maximise your profits and minimise your tax liability. Just like every business, owning rental property comes with its fair share of costs. In this blog, we’ll look…
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What You Need to Know About Property and Tax
Property can be a very attractive investment. Quite apart from the home you live in, you might be looking at a model where you buy, renovate and sell, making a substantial profit. Alternatively, you might prefer a longer-term investment that generates a regular rental income. Like any income-making model, though, it’s going to involve paying tax on…
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How to Prepare for the End of the Tax Year (Without the Panic)
As the end of the tax year approaches, are you starting to experience a familiar sense of dread? You’re not alone. A great many small business owners and Self-Employed people feel just the same. The thought of gathering paperwork, crunching numbers and filing taxes can be overwhelming. It’s not as bad as it seems, though.…
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Help from an Accountant — Why It’s One of the Best Decisions You’ll Ever Make
So why should you need an Accountant? After all, isn’t hiring an Accountant something only mega-corporations or millionaires do? Well, no. Even if you’re a Freelancer, Self-Employed, a Landlord or a small business owner, an Accountant can save you time, money and stress. Possibly even your sanity 😊. Still not convinced? Let me break it…
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Making Your Tax Return Easier — Four Tips That Will Help You
Are you stressing over your Self-Assessment Tax Return at the moment? If you’ve been efficient and got it done with months to spare, you’ll be fine, but all those who’ve left it to the last moment must be having sleepless nights. So, what do you need to remember, not only to reduce the stress now, but to make the process simpler for…
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Don’t Be Late Filing Your Self-Assessment
It’s that time of year again. You know — that time when, after eight or nine months of “meaning to get around” to filing your Tax Return, you suddenly realise you haven’t done it yet, and the deadline’s nearly here. So how can you make sure you get your Return in by the 31st this…
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Welcome to our New Website
You may not have heard much from us lately, but now we’re back. To celebrate, we have a brand-new website that reflects Grace Certified Accountants in 2025 — exactly the same values and dedication to service but meeting all the latest challenges for our clients. And that’s not the only thing that’s new. We also…
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The Impact of Making Tax Digital (MTD) on Your Business
As part of the UK government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the tax system, Making Tax Digital (MTD) has become a critical initiative for businesses of all sizes. While this shift aims to simplify the tax process, it also requires businesses to adopt new technologies and approaches to manage their finances. Here’s what MTD means for…
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Navigating the Complex World of Tax Compliance for Small Businesses
Running a small business in the UK comes with many responsibilities, and tax compliance is one of the most critical areas that demand attention. Failing to stay on top of your tax obligations can lead to penalties and unnecessary stress, but with the right approach, it’s entirely manageable. Here’s a guide to help you understand…