10 July 2026
Family Companies: Tax Issues in Shareholding Structures
Family Companies: Tax Issues in Shareholding Structures Companies are often established quickly, with little thought given to the long-term commercial and tax implications of their shareholding structures. For family-owned businesses in particular, this oversight can lead to missed opportunities for…
read more03 July 2026
Being Employed and Self-Employed – Understanding the Tax Implications
It is increasingly common for individuals to earn both employment (PAYE) and self‑employment income. HMRC allows this, but understanding the tax rules is essential. How Income Is Taxed Employment income is taxed through PAYE, with Income Tax and Class 1…
read more26 June 2026
Should I Put My Rental Properties into a Limited Company?
Should I Put My Rental Properties into a Limited Company? This is a question many landlords are now asking, particularly as tax rules for rental income have become less favourable for individual property owners. Changes such as the restriction of…
read more17 June 2026
HMRC P11D Deadline: What Employers Need to Know for 6 July 2026
The HMRC P11D deadline is a key date in the UK tax calendar for employers and payroll professionals. For the 2025/26 tax year, forms P11D and P11D(b) must be submitted to HMRC by 6 July 2026. Missing this deadline can…
read more12 June 2026
Should You Set Up Your New Business as a Sole Trader or a Limited Company?
One of the first (and most important) decisions when starting a business is how to structure it. Get it right, and you maximise cash in your pocket while protecting yourself. Get it wrong, and you could pay more tax than…
read more05 June 2026
Do You Really Know How Your Business Is Performing Right Now?
Many business owners rely on year‑end accounts to understand how their company is performing. While these accounts are essential for compliance, they are often prepared months after the year has ended, by which time the information is already out of…
read more29 May 2026
Is Your Business Running You or Are You Running Your Business?
Most business owners start out firmly in control. But as the business grows, something changes. Meetings multiply, decisions slow, priorities blur, and the owner becomes the bottleneck. Days are spent firefighting rather than leading. If that sounds familiar, the problem…
read more22 May 2026
Is Your Business Financially Fit for the Rest of 2026?
Spring isn’t just for clearing cupboards, it’s the ideal time to take a clear, honest look at your business finances. For business owners across Northern Ireland, Q2 is the perfect checkpoint. A focused business health check now can help you…
read more15 May 2026
Are You Aware of the Payroll & HR Changes that were introduced in April 2026?
In April 2026, important changes to statutory payments were introduced that affect every employer in Northern Ireland. If your payroll systems and HR policies are not up to date, the risk of non‑compliance and unexpected cost increases. Now is the…
read more06 May 2026
Are You Paying More Tax Than You Need to in 2026?
With rising costs and continued economic pressure, managing tax efficiently is more important than ever for small businesses in 2026. The good news? There are plenty of legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill, if you plan ahead. Whether you’re…
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