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Who is likely to need to submit a return? Most income that is earned in the UK is liable to income tax. However, if you are an employee without any other sources of income, the tax you owe will be collected by the PAYE system meaning that you...

Announced in the spring budget of 2015, Making Tax Digital (or MTD) is the government’s pioneering initiative to modernise the UK tax system. By introducing digital record keeping across the board, the programme is set to revolutionise the...

Even experienced business owners can find it difficult to keep track of deadlines, allowable expenses and what information HMRC expects, especially when running day to day operations at the same time.At Wisteria, we support business owners...

1. You’re Unsure Whether You’re Paying Too Much TaxOne of the clearest signs is uncertainty around your current tax position. Many businesses simply accept their tax bills without knowing whether there are more efficient ways to structure...

Overlooking Financial Processes as the Business GrowsMany businesses start with simple systems that work well in the early stages. However, as turnover increases and operations become more complex, financial processes often fail to evolve...

January 31st is a tax advisers worst nightmare when it comes to filing deadlines. Many will understand that as the end of January draws in, working hours get longer and most new year’s resolutions regarding ‘eating healthier’ and ‘hitting the...

What Does an Accountant Do?An accountant focuses on managing and reporting financial information. This typically includes bookkeeping, preparing accounts, payroll, VAT returns and year-end reporting.For many businesses, an accountant plays a...

What Does a Tax Consultant Charge For?A tax consultant provides specialist advice focused on tax planning, compliance and financial efficiency. Unlike standard bookkeeping or reporting services, consulting tax support is often more strategic...

Tax advisors are specialists with advanced training and knowledge of tax law. They ensure that their clients are paying the correct but lowest amount of tax possible by legally lowering the tax liability and providing their clients with...

Fear not… it isn’t quite the 31st January today, but it is fast approaching. The month of January is always the busiest season for personal tax advisers to get all the tax returns for their clients prepared and filed in time to avoid the...

As your tax affairs become more complicated, not only will a chartered tax advisor ensure you pay the right amount of tax to HMRC, but they will also be able to provide you with ways to make tax efficient investments going forward and...

Nearly all customers who have previously taken out a HCSTC loan will have very little in the way of savings. They are likely to be basic rate tax payers and usually receive less than £1,000 of interest per year.Until recently the Financial...