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VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for Construction Services

The VAT Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) was introduced by HMRC on 1 March 2021 to help tackle VAT fraud in...

HMRC Increases Mileage Rates for the First Time...

For anyone who uses their own vehicle for work, HMRC's recent announcement will come as welcome news. From the 2026/27...

Are You a Sole Trader or Landlord with...

Making Tax Digital for Sole Traders and Landlords (From April 2026) Are you a sole trader or landlord with income...

Government Hits Pause on Limited Company Accounts Reform

    Changes to Company Accounts: What Was Planned vs What’s Happening Now Recent reforms to UK company accounts, driven...

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The legal landscape is shifting for construction

Hosted by our associates, Holmes & Hills Solicitors, this FREE webinar will be a roundup of 2025’s key court decisions...

Self employed construction worker
Changes to UK Company Law

There have been changes under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act that began in March 2024. The Act basically...

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Do you need time to pay your self-assessment...

If you’re a self-assessment taxpayer and concerned about finding the funds to pay your tax bill due by 31 January...

Mini budget
Autumn Budget 2025 – 26 November 2025

Following the recent budget announcements, we have prepared a concise summary of the key points. This document highlights the major...

Work with Steven Burton
Please follow the checklists below, to send us...

Your tax return must be filed by: 31 October 2025 if submitted by paper. 30 December 2025 if you want...

Are you a Company Director, Person of Significant...

From 18 November 2025, if you’re a company director or a person with significant control (PSC), you must verify your...

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Companies House Identity Verification – Director’s, PSC’s and...

From 8 April 2025, all Company Directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and Members of Limited Liability Partnerships had the...

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Companies House Identity Verification – Who needs to...

In Autumn 2025, all Company Directors, Company Secretary's and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to complete identity...

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How to pay your self-assessment bill Deadline: 31...

If you are due to make a 2nd payment on account for 2024/25, this must be paid by 31 July...

Entrepreneur Handling Their Finances
Limited Company – Tax Planning Tips

Running a limited company comes with a range of responsibilities, but also opportunities to optimise your financial position through effective...

Business director talking on the phone
Companies House Identity Verification – Important Update

We have been monitoring this development for some time, and we have now received a number of enquiries from our...

The P11D form is used by UK employers...

These are perks or non-cash benefits that have a taxable value, such as Company cars and fuel Interest free loans...

VAT returns
VAT Reverse Charge for Construction

Navigating the complexities of VAT can be challenging, especially regarding specific regulations like the VAT Reverse Charge. Designed to combat...

Minimum Wage Increase
National Minimum Wage for year starting 1 April...

As an employer it is critical that you ensure your team are paid at least to the level of the...

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Need time to pay your January 25 tax...

Applying for HMRC Time to Pay arrangement   Options for Self-Assessment Taxpayers Struggling with Payments Due 31 January 2025 If...

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Top 5 tips for employment allowance claims

After the recent Budget increase to employers national insurance rates, a lot of noise in the media was made around...

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Double Cab Pickup

In February of 2024, the Government announced a change to the rules regarding the treatment of double cab pickups and...

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October 2024 Budget

30 October 2024 Following the recent budget announcements, we have prepared a concise summary of the key points. This document...

VAT returns
HMRC VAT Penalties A New System – Prepare...

New late submission penalties. New late payment penalties. New late payment interest rules. The VAT default surcharge will be replaced...

How to budget
Spring Budget Wednesday 15 March 2023 Simple Budget...

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, presented his Spring Budget on Wednesday 15 March 2023. This was a relatively Low-key Budget, but...

Helpful tips on tax planning
The top 5 tax planning tips to implement...

End of the tax year is coming. 5th April is a momentous day for us, but we appreciate we may...

Super-Deduction of 130% on Plant & Equipment Purchases Ending Soon
Super-Deduction of 130% on Plant & Equipment Purchases...

There is still time to benefit from the super deduction… amongst the UK’s strongest tax incentive for business investment to...

Budgeting
Autumn Statement 2022 – Key tax changes

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, presented his first Autumn Statement on 17 November 2022 against a challenging UK and global economic...

The Top 5 Tips On Preparing For Funding
The Top 5 Tips On Preparing For Funding

Cash is king right?   If so, wouldn’t it be great to know how likely it will be to obtain...

Mini budget
Mini-Budget

A summary of the main points On Friday 23 September 2022 the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, revealed his “Growth Plan”...

Energy Bill Relief Scheme Support for UK Businesses Announced 21 September 2022
Energy Bill Relief Scheme Support for UK Businesses...

Clarification of government support to UK businesses suffering from eye-watering increases in their energy bills, have been announced on 21...

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The Top 5 Tips On Overdrawn Director’s Loan...

Before we start, what is a director’s loan and most importantly why should you care? If you are a director...

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The Top 5 Recession Busting Tips

Hasn’t the last few years been a bit of a rollercoaster!! In March 2020, the world experienced an unprecedented pandemic...

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‘Do Sole Traders require a separate business bank...

Leanne Piper one of our Digital Accounts Associates has recently prepared a blog explaining the benefits of keeping things simple...

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October 2021 Budget Impact Statement

How the October 2021 budget may affect your business or personal finances The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, presented his autumn 2021...

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Pre-budget planning update…..what to consider before 27th October...

Rishi Sunak will stand and present his second budget for 2021 on 27th October 2021. This short update summarises some...

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Self-Employed Income Support SEISS claiming the 5th final...

Application must be made before 30 Sept 2021 This e-mail is relevant to self-employed taxpayers. The final Self-Employed Income Support...

Business, people and discussions
National Insurance and Dividend Tax increases from April...

The National Insurance (NIC) and dividend tax increases announced yesterday will apply from April 2022 and will be repackaged, in...

self assessment advice
Self Assessment Second Payment on Account Due 31...

For those taxpayers that complete a personal tax return, “Payments on account” are advance payments towards your tax bill for...

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Self-Employed Income Support SEISS claiming the 5th final...

This e-mail is relevant to self-employed taxpayers. Please read the following notes that provide advance warning on tax office communications...

Company director working on a laptop
The top 5 tips on director’s loans

Ok, before we start, what on earth is a director’s loan? A director’s loan is money that you, as a...

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Self-Employed Income Support SEISS

Self-Employed Income Support SEISS claiming the 5th final grant May to September 2021   Claims process for the final Self-Employed...

Small business payroll
Top 5 tips for making sure you get...

Ok, before we start, what on earth is a P11d? A P11d is a part of small business payroll, it's...

Small business advisors
Government Support Schemes Recovery Loan Scheme

Since the COVID 19 outbreak Government funding and support has been hugely helpful to many business owners. With the closing...

small company tax advice
7 ways to extract profits from your small...

The 2021-22 tax year has started and it may be prudent to review the way you extract funds from your...

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Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – 4th grant February...

Look out for communication from HMRC April 2021 HMRC will be contacting you in mid-April to let you know if...

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Bounce Back Loan Scheme – Pay As You...

You may have received, or are about to receive, a letter from your bank if you took out a government-backed...

Tax Free Sign
The top tax free benefits for you and...

We love helping you and your team with little known tax savings tips.  With this in mind, we have put...

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Top 5 habits of successful construction businesses

We work with some incredibly successful clients in the construction industry, and over the years have given some valuable small...

Coins stacked up
National Minimum Wage for year starting 1 April...

As an employer, it is critical that you ensure your team are paid at least to the level of the...

Self employed construction worker
Self-Employed Income Support Claiming 4th and 5th grants,...

**This is relevant to people who started self employment after 5 April 2019**   HMRC will be contacting people who...

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Government support schemes Coronavirus interruption loan scheme (CIBLs)...

Since the Covid 19 outbreak Government funding and support has been hugely helpful to many business owners. Given the falling...

Being the boss
How to be the best boss you can...

Over the years, we have worked in partnership some amazing bosses.  Given this, we wanted to share our 5 top...

Chancellor delivering the budget impact statement
Budget Impact Statement 2021: How will you be...

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, presented his 2021 Budget on 3 March 2021. The extent to which the measures will affect...

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Starting up your new business, what you need...

Setting up a new business can be daunting, but by taking the right steps and applying the right structure early...

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How to manage small business finances during the...

In between national lockdowns and other government restrictions, it can be difficult for small businesses to plan ahead and budget...

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The Pandemic’s Impact on Taxation 2021

The increase in government spending last year has called for most of us to wonder if there will be tax...

Steven Burton & Co team
How to protect your business by managing cash

As a small business owner, managing the cash coming into and out of your business is essential for protecting your...

Entrepreneur Handling Their Finances
An Accountant’s Guide to Handling Your Finances as...

Entrepreneurs are often required to wear many hats which includes having to manage the finances and taxation of a business....

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    When your accountant becomes one of the most valuable people in your business, you know you've found the right one! David Rudd from Steven Burton & Co Ltd has been my Accountant for many years. He goes far beyond the traditional role of an accountant. Rather than offering generic advice, he takes the time to truly understand my business and provides guidance that's relevant, practical, and tailored to my situation. His input has been instrumental in helping my business grow and succeed. Thank you to David and his team for everything you do for Moss HR!
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    I would highly recommend Steven Burton & Co Ltd. David, Noah, Aidan and Ben were incredibly supportive and professional during a particularly challenging time for me. From the outset, they took the pressure off, guided me through every step of the process, and always made themselves available to answer questions and provide reassurance. Their dedication, expertise and genuine commitment to helping their clients really stood out. If you're looking for accountants who go the extra mile and truly care about achieving the best outcome for you, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Steven Burton & Co Ltd.
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    Been with Steven burton for a few years now, always a great service and great staff members. This year has been the quickest and easiest tax return to date! Massive thank you to Henry!
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    David and his team at Steven Burton & Co have become a pivotal part of my business. With a strong understanding of the sector in which we work, as well as our unique needs as a company; they have provided business advice at a level not found elsewhere. I have no doubt that this strategic support has contributed to our current success. A charming team I would not hesitate to recommend.
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    I had never filled out a tax return or needed an accountant until very recently. Steven Burton & Co have been absolutely brilliant, helping me all the way, asking relevant questions and helping me to complete the process. I have dealt with Steven, Henry and their wonderful ‘office staff’, all of whom have always replied promptly and professionally but keeping the correspondence light and, at times humorous. It’s always a difficult decision about whether an accountant is needed financially but I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company and feel that they are worth their weight in gold, I certainly shall continue to use them.
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    Steven and his team are extremely helpful, approachable and reliable. Would 100% highly recommend
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    We have recently moved our accounting to Steven Burton & Co. We are so pleased that we did. With support from the team we have moved from a compliance based last minute approach to filing to a planned and proactively managed approach. The increased visibility and data this is providing is allowing us to make better informed and timed decisions for our business. Thank you and we look forward to building on this early work over the coming year.