Insights & Advice for Growing Businesses

Explore practical insights, expert advice, and the latest updates on bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and business finance. Our articles are written to help businesses in Cardiff and across the UK make informed decisions, stay compliant, and grow with confidence.

  1. A clean illustration of a UK office desk setup with documents and a PAYE notice.
    Can I Pay My Self Assessment Bill Through My PAYE Tax Code?

    Yes—HMRC may collect Self Assessment through your PAYE tax code if you meet the rules, including the £3,000 limit and deadlines.

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  2. Illustration of a desk with financial documents and a calculator in a typical UK small business setting.
    Payments on Account: How They’re Calculated, Who Pays, and the Due Dates

    Payments on account explained: how HMRC calculates them, who pays, due dates (31 Jan & 31 Jul), and when you may not have to pay.

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  3. A person at a desk reviewing documents and using a computer in a calm home office environment.
    How to Correct a Self Assessment Tax Return After Submission

    How to amend a UK Self Assessment tax return after filing, including the 72-hour online wait and the 12-month correction window.

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  4. Person at a desk in a small office environment reviewing documents and using a laptop, symbolizing business accounts preparation.
    Do I Still File a Self Assessment Return if I Don’t Know My Profit Yet?

    Yes—HMRC says you must still file. Use provisional figures, tell HMRC, then amend your return once your final profit is known.

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  5. A computer on a desk in a small business office setting, displaying accounting software.
    MTD for VAT Penalties: What HMRC Says About Filing Without Functional Compatible Software

    HMRC says it may charge a penalty of up to £400 for every VAT return filed without functional compatible software under MTD for VAT.

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