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Making Tax Digital April 2027: Is Your Business Ready for the £30,000 Threshold?

Making Tax Digital April 2027 brings a £30,000 threshold. Learn what self-employed people and landlords need to do now to prepare.

Sam Stanhope
15 Sep 2026 5 min read
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How an Expert Accountant Saves You Time and Helps You Focus on Growing Your Business

In this article, we'll explore how working with an expert accountant can help you reclaim your time and focus on growing your business. ...

Sam Stanhope
08 Sep 2026 5 min read

How to Start Preparing for the Christmas Season: A Complete Guide for UK Small Businesses

In this guide, we'll cover the key steps you should take now to ensure your business is ready for the Christmas rush. ...

Sam Stanhope
08 Sep 2026 5 min read

Cloud Accounting Explained: Why More UK Businesses Are Switching in 2026

Cloud accounting enables UK businesses to manage finances in real time, automate processes, and remain compliant with HMRC, making it an essential tool for growth and efficiency in 2026. ...

Sam Stanhope
03 Jul 2026 5 min read

Making Tax Digital: It’s Not Too Late to Get Sorted Before the First Quarterly Report on 7 August

It’s not too late to get ready for the first Making Tax Digital quarterly report due on 7 August. Learn how to prepare and stay compliant. ...

Sam Stanhope
03 Jul 2026 4 min read

Bookkeeping Explained: What UK Businesses Should Be Doing Now

Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping is essential for UK businesses in 2026, helping ensure compliance, improve financial visibility, and support better decision-making. ...

Sam Stanhope
05 Jun 2026 5 min read

Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What You Need to Do Now

Claiming overlooked expenses such as home working costs, travel, software, and professional fees can significantly reduce a sole trader’s taxable profit and overall tax bill. ...

Emma Freeman
05 Jun 2026 5 min read

5 Tax-Deductible Expenses UK Sole Traders Often Miss (And How to Claim Them)

Claiming overlooked expenses such as home working costs, travel, software, and professional fees can significantly reduce a sole trader’s taxable profit and overall tax bill. ...

Sam Stanhope
26 May 2026 5 min read

Making Tax Digital 2026: What UK Sole Traders Need to Do Now

Making Tax Digital introduces a shift to digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting for sole traders from April 2026 based on income thresholds. ...

Sam Stanhope
22 May 2026 5 min read

Why Have Business Insurance? From Our Partner Kingsbridge

Learn more about why it's important to have business insurance - from our partner Kingsbridge. ...

Sam Stanhope
07 Apr 2026 5 min read

Key Financial Dates and Tax Changes for the 2026/27 Tax Year: What You Need to Know

The 2026/27 tax year introduces key deadlines and major changes like Making Tax Digital, making it essential for small business owners and contractors to stay organised and prepared. ...

Sam Stanhope
31 Mar 2026 5 min read

Making Tax Digital for CIS Workers: What the April 2026 Changes Mean if You Earn Over £50,000

Making Tax Digital will require CIS workers earning over £50,000 to submit quarterly income updates from April 2026, but with the right support and systems in place, staying compliant can be straightforward. ...

Sam Stanhope
17 Mar 2026 5 min read

Autumn Budget 2025: How the New Changes Impact Business Owners, Sole Traders and Contractor Workers

The Autumn Budget 2025 brings key tax and policy changes affecting UK business owners, sole traders, and contractors. From higher dividend taxes to new investment reliefs, preparation is essential. ...

Sam Stanhope
26 Nov 2025 5 min read

The Importance of Accurate Bookkeeping for E-commerce Sellers

This article explores why accurate bookkeeping is essential for e-commerce sellers and how CloudAccountant.co.uk helps streamline the process using tools like Xero and FreeAgent. ...

Sam Stanhope
21 Jul 2025 5 min read

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