Longleys Accounts Insights

With P11Ds filed, the next date on the payroll calendar is 22 July - the deadline for paying Class 1A National Insurance. Here is how the payment actually works and how to avoid the most common errors.

With the summer building season in full swing, here is a practical guide to how the Construction Industry Scheme works, common mistakes contractors and subcontractors make, and how to stay compliant.

Research and Development tax relief is not just for laboratories and tech start-ups. Many ordinary small businesses qualify without realising it. Here is what actually counts, and how the relief works.

With the 6 July P11D deadline approaching fast, here is a practical guide to reporting benefits in kind correctly, avoiding common errors, and making sure Class 1A National Insurance gets paid on time.

You do not have to wait until you hit the VAT registration threshold. Here is how voluntary VAT registration works, the genuine advantages it can bring, and how to weigh them against the extra administration involved.

Borrowing money from your own limited company is common, but it comes with tax consequences that catch a lot of directors out. Here is what a directors loan account actually is and how to manage one properly.

Tomorrow is the deadline for issuing P60s to employees. Here is a last-minute checklist for employers to make sure everyone on payroll receives an accurate P60 on time, and what happens if you miss it.

Profitable businesses fail because of cash flow problems more often than people realise. Here are five common cash flow mistakes we see small businesses make, and practical ways to avoid each one.

With the 31 May deadline for issuing P60s approaching, here is a straightforward guide to what a P60 actually is, why it matters, and what both employers and employees should check when it arrives.

A new tax year is a natural moment to take stock of whether your accountant is really working for you. Here are the signs worth paying attention to, and how to switch without disrupting your business.