The tax mistakes to avoid
Most tax problems come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Each guide explains the mistake, why it matters, a real example, how to fix it and how to make sure it does not happen again.
Self Assessment mistakes
The Self Assessment errors we see most often, why they cost money and how to put each one right.
Avoid thisVAT mistakes
The VAT errors that cost businesses money, why HMRC notices them and how to keep your returns clean.
Avoid thisVAT registration mistakes
Checking turnover only at year end, registering late and choosing the wrong scheme are the VAT mistakes that turn a milestone into a costly surprise, and each is easy to sidestep.
Avoid thisDirector loan mistakes
The director loan errors that lead to extra tax, why they happen and how to keep the account in order.
Avoid thisDividend mistakes
The dividend errors that turn a tax efficient choice into a problem, and how to pay them properly.
Avoid thisPayroll mistakes
Most payroll errors come down to timing, tax codes, pensions and paying HMRC late, and all of them are avoidable with a steady routine.
Avoid thisCIS refund mistakes
Most subcontractors lose money on their CIS refund through missing statements, unclaimed expenses or using the wrong route, and each one is fixable.
Avoid thisBookkeeping mistakes
Mixed money, missing receipts and leaving the books until year end are the three habits that turn bookkeeping into a problem, and all three are easy to change.
Avoid thisExpense claim mistakes
Claiming personal costs you cannot, keeping no records to back up what you do claim and missing genuine business expenses are the mistakes that cost you tax in both directions.
Avoid thisCompany accounts mistakes
Late accounts, wrong figures and a forgotten confirmation statement are the company accounts mistakes that cost directors money and stress, and every one is avoidable.
Avoid thisLandlord tax mistakes
Most landlord tax errors come down to mortgage interest, the line between repairs and improvements, and the 60 day deadline for reporting a property sale.
Avoid thisMaking Tax Digital mistakes
Using profit instead of gross income to check the threshold, leaving software too late and clinging to paper records are the Making Tax Digital mistakes to avoid as the rules arrive.
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