Using your ISA allowance in 2026/27
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are tax-free savings accounts. There are four different types of ISAs: Individuals must be at least 18 to invest in an
Taxation of company vans in 2026/27
Where an employee is provided with a company van that is available for private use, a tax charge may arise under the benefit-in-kind legislation. However,
Costs of working from home
When an employee works from home, they may incur additional costs, such as higher gas and electricity bills. The tax system offers some help where
Companies House Reforms Delayed Until 2028 – But Small Businesses Should Start Preparing Now
The government has confirmed that major Companies House filing reforms will proceed, but with an important concession for small businesses. While the changes were originally
The Employment Allowance – Can you claim it?
The Employment Allowance is a very valuable allowance which allows eligible employers to reduce their secondary Class 1 National Insurance bill by up to £10,500
Understanding your tax code
The tax code is fundamental to the operation of PAYE. It is made up of letters and numbers which take account of the allowances that
Reduction in Written Down Allowances on Equipment from April 2026
Where first-year allowances, such as the Annual Investment Allowance or full expensing, are not claimed in respect of capital expenditure on plant and machinery, or
Most production companies do not miss out on creative tax credits because of one huge mistake.
They miss out because of small assumptions that quietly build up until the claim becomes stressful, delayed, or impossible to support properly. If you run
Taxation of dividends in 2026/27
As announced at the time of the 2025 Autumn Budget, the ordinary and upper dividend tax rates are increased by two percentage points from 6
If your company year-end is not 31 March, you might be making life harder than it needs to be.
Not because it is wrong, but because it can create extra admin. Here is why 31 March is often worth considering for media production companies.
Making Tax Digital is not the bit that frustrates creatives.
It is the feeling that you are paying more, for something you did not ask for. I have had a few conversations recently with freelancers
⚠️ HMRC VAT Threshold Letters – Read It Properly Before You Panic ⚠️
We’re seeing a wave of letters from HM Revenue & Customs about businesses potentially exceeding the VAT threshold. Important point 👇📬 These letters often don’t