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Making the most of the £1,000 property allowance
10/08/2026
The £1,000 property allowance is a helpful for individuals with small amounts of property income. The allowance provides a tax exemption of up to £1,000 a year against gross property income, meaning some landlords may not need to report their income to HMRC.
The allowance applies to income from land or property, such as renting out a
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Tax breaks for company bikes
10/08/2026
Employers can usually provide bicycles and cycling equipment to employees as a tax-free benefit. The Cycle to Work scheme can help employees save tax and National Insurance on the cost of providing cycling equipment while encouraging more sustainable travel.
Under the scheme, employers can lend or hire bicycles and cyclists’ safety
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Amending a mistake on your tax return
10/08/2026
What happens if you discover a mistake on your tax return? The good news is that errors can usually be corrected, but it is important to take action as soon as possible to avoid paying the wrong amount of tax or missing out on a possible refund.
If you realise that you have made an error after submitting your self-assessment tax return,
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Tax Diary September/October 2026
10/08/2026
1 September 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2025.
19 September 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 September 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 September 2026)
19 September 2026 - Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly return for the month ended 5
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Five practical ways to reduce business energy costs
10/08/2026
Energy costs remain a significant overhead for many UK businesses. Although wholesale prices have eased from the exceptional highs seen in recent years, uncertainty in global energy markets means prices can still fluctuate sharply. For many small businesses, reducing energy consumption remains one of the simplest ways to improve
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Will your next finance application succeed?
10/08/2026
Many successful businesses eventually reach a point where additional finance is needed. Whether the objective is purchasing equipment, expanding premises, recruiting staff or improving cash flow, access to funding can often determine how quickly a business can grow.
Unfortunately, many applications are rejected, not because the business
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Claiming the correct tax relief for work mileage
06/08/2026
Employees who use their own vehicle for business journeys may receive Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) from their employer. These payments can be made tax-free up to HMRC’s approved amount, calculated by multiplying business miles travelled by the relevant rate per mile.
Effective since 6 April 2026, the approved mileage rate for cars
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Averaging profits if income fluctuates
06/08/2026
Some self-employed individuals experience significant fluctuations in their profits from one year to the next. When this happens, HMRC’s averaging relief may help to regularise tax payments by levelling profits across more than one tax year.
However, the relief is only available to limited groups of taxpayers. Farmers and market
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Are you paying unnecessary tax on foreign income?
06/08/2026
UK taxpayers with income from overseas may not always be aware of the tax rules that apply. Foreign income is defined as any income from outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are classed as foreign. Different rules may apply if you’re eligible for Foreign Income and Gains
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Budget date announced
06/08/2026
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Details of all the Budget announcements will be made on a special section of the GOV.UK website which will be updated following completion of the Chancellor’s first Budget speech in
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Tax relief if replacing tools or equipment
06/08/2026
If you pay for replacing or repairing small tools you need for your job, you may be able to claim tax relief from HMRC. Eligible tools include items such as scissors, small hand tools and electric drills that are essential for carrying out your work and are not provided by your employer.
You may also be able to claim tax relief for the
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Records you should keep after submitting your tax return
06/08/2026
After submitting your self-assessment return it is important to keep your records used to prepare the return. HMRC may ask to check your return, so it is important to keep the supporting documents and information used to complete your tax return.
There are no specific rules on how records must be stored. You can keep them on paper,
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