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Bribery Act 2010

This factsheet gives an overview of the procedures you must put in place in relation to the Bribery Act 2010.

Capital allowances

An introduction to the main capital allowances.

Cash Basis for the self-employed

An overview of the new cash basis for calculating taxable income.

Charities: trustees' responsibilities

The main responsibilities for charity trustees.

Charities in Scotland: trustees' responsibilities

We consider the various responsibilities of being a Scottish Charity Trustee with particular emphasis on accounting and audit requirements.

Criminal Finances Act 2017

A guide to the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Employed or self employed?

How to determine whether you are employed or self-employed?

Employer supported childcare

An introduction to the rules governing ESC.

Accounting records

What records should you keep – and for how long?

How to gain the most from your accounting records

Reducing the time needed in your accounts preparation.

Husband and wife businesses

The tax and legal issues of owning a business with a spouse.

Making Tax Digital for Individuals

Outlining the Making Tax Digital regulations for individuals.

VAT - Making Tax Digital

An overview of the Making Tax Digital for VAT regulations.

Preventing Late Payments

Tips to help businesses avoid falling victim to the 'late payment culture'.

Salary sacrifice

A guide to the tax and NIC advantages.

Take care to avoid a penalty

Make sure your tax affairs avoid an HMRC penalty.

The Construction Industry Scheme

Rules for contractors.

The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage

Ensure you are compliant with all the rates.

28 Aug 2025

HMRC splits advisory fuel rates for electric cars

HMRC has split fuel advisory rates for electric cars depending on where drivers charge their company cars due to the price discrepancy between home and public chargers.

27 Aug 2025

Support more young people into work, says FSB

More needs to be done to support young people into work, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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Our summary of the key announcements from the Chancellor's latest Budget .

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