Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to be made. New research by the Liquidation Centre found that some employers are opting for job cuts to manage these … Continue reading
Author Archives: Howard Roth
What you need to know about your first quarterly MTD report on 7 August 2026
For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated to abide by Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax regulations. Applied from 6 April 2026, these new responsibilities require … Continue reading
Secured the raise – Keeping an eye on your eligibility for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the High‑Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) does not crash the party. How does HICBC work? The HICBC can kick in if … Continue reading
Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing
There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures are leading to more cash flow challenges for SMEs and the old approach may no longer be sufficient. Greater financial … Continue reading
Company tax returns and accounts have gone digital
HMRC and Companies House have confirmed that from 1 April, all businesses must use compliant, commercial software to file their company’s tax returns. As of 31 March, the free joint online service, commonly known as the CATO portal, from these … Continue reading

