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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment: Who Must Comply First & How to Prepare in 2025 💻📊| Accountants In Essex
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is coming for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) — and if you’re self-employed or a landlord, these changes...
Kyle Randall
Aug 14, 20252 min read
Dividend Tax 2025/26: How the £500 Allowance Works & How to Cut Your Bill 💷📉| Accountants In Essex
If you’re a company director , shareholder , or investor in the UK, you’ve probably noticed more and more people are paying dividend tax...
Kyle Randall
Aug 13, 20253 min read
What Do Accountants Actually Do? 📊💼 | Accountants In Essex
When most people think of accountants, they picture someone hunched over a calculator doing taxes. But in reality, accountants do so much...
Kyle Randall
Aug 12, 20252 min read
What is the Tax Code 1257L? 💷📄| Accountants In Essex
If you’ve looked at your payslip or P60 recently, you might have noticed the tax code 1257L . But what does it actually mean? As...
Kyle Randall
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Accountant vs Financial Advisor – What’s the Difference? 🤝💼| Accountants In Essex
When it comes to managing your money, many people wonder: “Do I need an accountant or a financial advisor?” Both play an important role...
Kyle Randall
Aug 6, 20253 min read
Why We’re One of the Best Accountants in Essex 🏆
When it comes to finding the right accountants in Essex , you want more than someone who just “does your books.” You need a trusted...
Kyle Randall
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Is a P60 a Tax Return? Everything You Need to Know in the UK 📝| Accountants In Essex
One of the most common questions we hear as accountants in Essex is — “Is a P60 a tax return?” The short answer is no — a P60 is not...
Kyle Randall
Jul 31, 20252 min read
When Is the Tax Return Due January 2026? 📅💼| Accountants In Essex
If you're planning ahead or filing your Self Assessment tax return UK , you’ll want to know when the deadline is for the 2024/25 tax...
Kyle Randall
Jul 30, 20252 min read
What Tax Year Are We In? 📅🇬🇧 | Accountants In Essex
If you’re about to file a Self Assessment , check your payslip, or figure out how much tax you owe, you might be wondering: “What tax...
Kyle Randall
Jul 28, 20253 min read
How Much Can I Earn Before Declaring to HMRC? 💷📄| Accountants In Essex
Whether you're side hustling, freelancing, or just earning a bit of extra income online, one of the most common questions I hear is: "How...
Kyle Randall
Jul 23, 20253 min read
Who Is Eligible for a Tax-Free Allowance in the UK? 💷| Accountants In Essex
If you’re earning money in the UK—whether you’re employed, self-employed, or running a business—it’s important to understand how the...
Kyle Randall
Jul 22, 20253 min read
Will Accounting Be Replaced by AI? 🤖📊| Accountants In Essex
AI is everywhere right now—from self-driving cars to ChatGPT—but what does that mean for your finances? A lot of business owners and...
Kyle Randall
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Will HMRC Tell Me If I Need to Do a Tax Return?📩| Accountants In Essex
Not sure if you need to file a tax return? 🤔 HMRC won’t always tell you! Learn the signs & get expert help from trusted accountants in Essex. ✅
Kyle Randall
Jul 18, 20253 min read
How Early Can I Submit My Tax Return UK?🗓️📄| Accountants In Essex
You might be surprised to hear this, but YES—you can submit your tax return early in the UK ! And doing it early comes with some big...
Kyle Randall
Jul 16, 20253 min read
How Do I Know If I’ll Get a Tax Refund in the UK? 💸🇬🇧 | Accountants In Essex
Wondering if you're due a tax refund in the UK ? You’re not alone—this is one of the most searched tax return questions every year....
Kyle Randall
May 29, 20253 min read
Who is eligible for a tax return in the UK?🏦💵 | Accountants In Essex
Let’s be real — tax returns in the UK can feel confusing if you’re not sure whether you even need to do one. But if you don’t want to end...
Kyle Randall
May 22, 20253 min read
National Insurance in the UK: How Much Are You Paying & What’s It For? 🇬🇧💰| Accountants In Essex
Everyone in the UK has to pay National Insurance (NI) , but do you actually know how much you’re paying and why ? 🤔 Keep reading to...
Kyle Randall
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Avoid This Common Bookkeeping Mistake When Starting Out! ⚠️ | Accountants In Essex
If you’re new to bookkeeping and tax , don’t fall into this common trap that can make managing your business finances way more...
Kyle Randall
Feb 26, 20252 min read
Why You NEED Two Separate Bank Accounts for Your Business in 2025! 💼🏦| Accountants In Essex
Guys, it’s nearly 2025 , and if you’ve been running your business in the UK for a while, you need to make sure you’re not making this...
Kyle Randall
Feb 25, 20252 min read
3 Business Expenses You Didn’t Know You Could Claim to Reduce Your Tax Bill in 2024!💸| Accountants In Essex
In 2024 , you need to be doing everything possible to save tax and keep more of your hard-earned profits ! 😏 As a UK business owner ,...
Kyle Randall
Feb 24, 20252 min read
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