What is an “office frog” and how can you address the issue?
“Office frog” is a relatively new term used to describe employees who often hop between jobs – just as a frog leaps between pads in a pond. The term is usually associated with people in Gen Z –…
Business gifts for Christmas
Are you thinking of giving a business gift for Christmas? If so, make sure you know the tax implications before it ends up costing you more than you originally thought. Christmas is not that far away and you…
Budget 2025
Last week saw the second Budget by the Labour Government, much of which did not come as a big surprise. Not all the announcements made will apply directly to you, so below we have broken down the main…
Is the Christmas party tax allowable?
It may be several weeks away, but many of us will have already booked our work Christmas parties and functions to celebrate. But what are the costs to your business of the Christmas party and what is tax…
Almost £2m of laptops and phones have been lost by HMRC
A freedom of information request made to HMRC has revealed that its staff has lost almost £2 million worth of laptops and mobile phones since 2021. Over 3,500 devices have been reported as lost, including 507 laptops and…
Is there VAT on public transport?
Clients often ask us what VAT is applied to public transport, and what they can claim back on their VAT returns as input VAT. The short answer is, usually nothing. Trains and buses Trains and public buses are…
New verification rules for company directors incoming
There are new security verification rules coming into effect for companies and directors from 18 November 2025. From that date, all new directors and PSCs (persons with significant control) will have to verify their identity before appointment, or…
AI being used by HMRC to scan social media for suspected tax cheats
HMRC has confirmed that it is using AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to scan the social media accounts of suspected tax fraudsters as part of their drive to increase the use of AI in the tax system. Up until…
Businesses urged to stay on top of employment law to avoid costly cases
Research conducted by law firm Birketts has found that the burden of dealing with employment cases is on the rise, with employers spending more than a month of their time dealing with new claims. Unfair dismissal cases accounted…
Government to give HMRC £500m to boost AI
In an effort to increase its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, HMRC is to receive £500m from the Government to invest in a new AI digital assistant that should hopefully reduce phone line traffic and wait times. Called ‘Ask…