Tag Archive for: Tax

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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
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10 common myths about Making Tax Digital (and what’s actually true!)

Making Tax Digital is coming, along with plenty of rumours and confusion. We bust 10 of the most common MTD myths so you know exactly what to expect.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Bookkeepers and Accountants Must Stay Alert to Everyday Money Laundering

Money laundering is not just a big-city crime. Why bookkeepers and accountants serving local clients need to recognise the warning signs hiding in plain sight.
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Capium Leads with First Successful SA MTD Submission — Unlock Your IAB Advantage

In August 2025, Capium announced its first successful Self Assessment Making Tax Digital quarterly submission for UK property and self-employment income.
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Proposed tax return threshold increase: welcome news for side-hustlers

A proposal to raise the Self Assessment tax return threshold for traders from £1,000 to £3,000 by 2029 would affect around 300,000 people. What the welcome change could mean.
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How to tackle common sole trader challenges

Being your own boss brings freedom and flexibility, but it has its challenges. Practical ways to tackle the most common problems sole traders face.
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Six steps to help get yourself ready for MTD for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is on its way. Six practical steps to help you understand how it affects you and get your records ready in time.
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Six great reasons to start using accounting software right now

Less than 60% of UK small businesses use accounting software. Six great reasons to start using it and keep accurate, complete records with less effort.
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15 things every UK landlord should know about Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax is less familiar than Income Tax or VAT, but landlords need to understand it. 15 things every UK landlord should know before selling a property.
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How Independent Are Accountants & Auditors Really?

Henry Akpalu MIAB examines the independence of UK accountants and auditors following high-profile audit failures and growing scrutiny of the profession.
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Business Tip of the Month

This month’s business tip: your LinkedIn profile is one of your most valuable personal branding tools. How to get it right to boost networking and lead generation.
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Three Ways to Future-Proof Your Finance Practice Today

Assumption is the mother of all mistakes. Three practical ways finance professionals can future-proof their practice in an uncertain and fragmented world.
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Why file your 2023/2024 Self Assessment tax return in April?

Just filed your Self Assessment return? Why getting your next tax return in early is worth considering, and how it can take the pressure off next January.