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What was announced in the Spring Forecast 2026?
In Tuesday’s Spring Forecast, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the latest economic and fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), providing an updated outlook for the UK economy. There were no major new tax or spending announcements, in [...]
What are the key dates throughout the 2026/27 tax year for Limited Company Directors?
As a director of your Limited Company, you have legal responsibilities such as filing and submitting various forms and returns to Companies House and HMRC throughout the tax year. Failing to do so will result in penalties, fines and [...]
What Are the 2026-27 Tax Year Rates and Allowances?
Income Tax Tax-free personal allowance - £12,570 Basic rate – 20% up to £37,700 Higher rate – 40% - from £37,701 to £125,140 Additional rate – 45% - above £125,140 National Insurance Rates [...]
How to maximise your tax efficiency before tax yearend 2026
Allowable expenses Claim all of your allowable expenses Maximise your trivial benefit allowances for all directors Keep receipts 6 years after accounting period ISAs Use your ISA allowance £20,000 taxed at 0% per year [...]
What Was Announced in the Autumn Budget 2025?
With so much pre-Budget speculation, we were expecting a long wait for the detail - but events moved faster than anyone anticipated. In an unprecedented slip, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published its Economic and Fiscal Outlook around [...]
How to Recognise and Avoid HMRC Tax Scams in the UK
Tax scams in the UK are becoming increasingly sophisticated, especially when it comes to the Self-Assessment Tax Return deadline. Scam artists will often try to impersonate HMRC to trick business owners into sharing personal or financial information. Whilst HMRC [...]
How Much Can Limited Company Directors Claim for Working from Home
When working from home you can expect to incur additional expenses, but did you know you’re able to claim tax relief on certain expenses if you’re using part of your home as your office? This blog explores what your [...]
How Associated Companies Impact Corporation Tax for Your Trading Company
When running multiple trading companies, it’s important that you understand the concept of ‘associated companies’. HMRC uses the rules set out for associated companies to determine the small profits rate of Corporation Tax, so this ultimately means that the [...]
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR): What You Need to Know
It’s important to understand what Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) is, how it works, and what role it must play if you’re preparing to close your company. Previously known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief, BADR can significantly reduce the amount of [...]
What to Do If You Can’t Pay HMRC: Expert Advice for UK Taxpayers
It’s normal for everyone to experience uncertainty surrounding their finances from time-to-time, and if managing your business finances feels overwhelming and you’re unsure where to turn for guidance, Aardvark Accounting is here to help. In this blog, we provide [...]
Finalists in the 2025 Contracting Awards
Proud to be a finalist once again We’re thrilled to announce that we were a finalist in the Best Contractor Accountant (1,000 – 3,000 clients) category at the 2025 Contracting Awards! While we didn’t win this year, we’re incredibly proud [...]
ID Verification at Companies House – what you need to know
From November 18th, 2025, Companies House will be enforcing mandatory identity verification for all Limited Company directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and anyone who files on behalf of the company. This change, under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency [...]