YF AccountingXero vs QuickBooks vs FreeAgent: Which Is Right for Your Business in 2026?
If you are choosing accounting software in 2026, the honest answer is that Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent will all handle the basics well, so the right one usually…
Allowable Expenses for Limited Companies: What You Can Claim in 2026/27
Your limited company can deduct any cost it runs up wholly and exclusively for the business, which lowers the profit you pay Corporation Tax on at 19% or…
Do I Need to File a Tax Return? A 2025/26 Guide for the UK
You need to file a Self Assessment tax return for the 2025/26 tax year if any of these applied to you between 6 April 2025 and 5 April…
Accountant in MediaCityUK and Salford Quays: Your 2026/27 Tax Guide for Freelancers, Agencies and Startups
MediaCityUK and Salford Quays have quietly become one of the busiest pockets of small business activity in Greater Manchester. Production companies, design studios, podcast makers, software startups and…
Allowable Expenses for the Self-Employed: What You Can Claim in 2026/27
If you are self-employed, you can deduct any cost that is wholly and exclusively for your business before working out the tax you owe, which directly lowers your…
Selling Online and Side Hustles: When You Need to Tell HMRC in 2026
You only need to tell HMRC about your online selling if it counts as trading and your gross income tops £1,000 in a tax year. Selling off your…
Pension Contributions Through Your Limited Company: The £60,000 Allowance Most Directors Underuse in 2026/27
If you run a UK limited company and you only ever pay yourself with a small salary and dividends, there is a third lever you might be ignoring.…
Self Assessment Payments on Account: What the 31 July Deadline Means and How to Reduce It
If you file a Self Assessment tax return, there is a fair chance a payment is heading your way on 31 July. It catches people out every single…
Are You Missing Out on the £10,500 Employment Allowance? A 2026/27 Guide for UK Employers
If you run payroll for a UK business and you haven't ticked the Employment Allowance box on your latest Employer Payment Summary, there's a fair chance you're handing…
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know Right Now
If you're self-employed or you earn rental income, the way you report your finances to HMRC has fundamentally changed. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT)…