Autumn Budget 2025: what it actually means for owner-managed businesses.
A short note on the changes most likely to affect the small businesses I work with — and the few that probably won't, despite the headlines.
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Notes from the practice.
Occasional pieces on tax, accounts, and the parts of running a small business that quietly catch people out. Written when there's something worth saying — not on a schedule.
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Three things I'd flag before incorporating in 2026.
Incorporating isn't always the right move — and when it is, there are a few practical decisions that matter more than the legal form.
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MTD for income tax: who actually needs to worry yet.
A plain-English read on Making Tax Digital for income tax — who's caught, who isn't, and the things people are panicking about that they don't need to.
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A practical note on director's loan accounts.
The director's loan account is the unsexy thing that quietly causes the most year-end problems. A short note on what to actually watch for.
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Most questions don't need a long note — they need a short call.
If something here raised a question about your own affairs, the easiest thing is twenty minutes on the phone.