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The benefits or otherwise of voluntary VAT registration

The benefits or otherwise of voluntary VAT registration

The benefits or otherwise of voluntary VAT registrationJess Brooks
Published on: 11/07/2025

Voluntary VAT registration can boost your business image, improve cash flow, and let you reclaim VAT on startup costs. But it’s not always ideal—understand the pros and cons before making the move.

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Calculating a director's National Insurance contributions

Calculating a director's National Insurance contributions

Calculating a director's National Insurance contributionsJess Brooks
Published on: 11/07/2025

Directors are subject to unique NIC rules. Understand how the annual and alternative methods impact your deductions and what strategy fits your pay pattern in 2025/26.

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Is it worth making a formal complaint about HMRC? The role of the Adjudicator’s Office

Is it worth making a formal complaint about HMRC? The role of the Adjudicator’s Office

Is it worth making a formal complaint about HMRC? The role of the Adjudicator’s Office  Jess Brooks
Published on: 11/07/2025

Unhappy with HMRC service? You can escalate your complaint — but the process is long and limited in scope. Here’s what the Adjudicator’s Office can (and can’t) do for you.

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Partnerships – The tax implications of the death of a partner

Partnerships – The tax implications of the death of a partner

Partnerships – The tax implications of the death of a partnerJess Brooks
Published on: 21/05/2025

Learn how UK partnerships are formed, taxed, and dissolved. Understand the importance of a partnership agreement, partner liability, inheritance tax implications, and how LLPs differ in legal structure and financial protection.

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