One of the biggest misconceptions about Making Tax Digital is that quarterly updates mean you’ll have to pay Income Tax every three months. In fact, quarterly submissions are for reporting your income and expenses to HMRC – they are not tax payments. The purpose of these updates is to give HMRC a clearer picture of…
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From April 2026, many self-employed individuals and landlords are required to submit quarterly updates to HMRC under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Missing your first submission does not mean the requirement disappears, and it is important to act as soon as possible. HMRC operates a points-based penalty system for late submissions. Each missed quarterly…
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Many people believe that once they stop working as self-employed, they no longer need to file a Self Assessment tax return. However, if HMRC still expects a return from you, simply not submitting it can result in automatic penalties. Closing your business or becoming employed does not automatically cancel your Self Assessment obligations. You should…
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If you are required to file a Self Assessment tax return but miss the deadline, HMRC may charge penalties even if you have no tax to pay. The initial late filing penalty is £100, and additional penalties can apply if the return remains outstanding. Interest will also be charged on any unpaid tax, and further…
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Financial difficulties don’t always mean that closing your company is the only option. In many cases, there are legal ways to improve the situation or reduce the impact if action is taken early. The biggest mistake is ignoring the problem or relying on promises of a quick fix. The longer you wait, the fewer options…
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Dealing with large debts, can leave any business owner searching for a quick solution. One of the most common misconceptions is that closing a company will automatically remove legal responsibilities. In reality, creditors may continue seeking the money owed even after a company enters into insolvency procedure. Trying to avoid liability through artificial arrangements often…
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Recently, a business owner came to us after spending £14,500 on the services of an insolvency company that promised to resolve their financial problems quickly. However, the creditors continued their legal action, and the situation became even more complicated. Stories like this are more common than many people realise. When a business is under financial…
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At first glance, insolvency may seem like a simple way to close a company and leave financial problems behind. In reality, it is often a costly and complex process for small businesses. A formal insolvency procedure involves an independent insolvency practitioner, whose fees can run into thousands of pounds before the process even begins. For…
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Company insolvency means a business can no longer pay its debts or its liabilities have become greater than its assets. When this happens, the company may enter a formal legal insolvency process. An independent insolvency practitioner is appointed to review the company’s finances, identify creditors, and distribute any remaining assets according to the law. Their…
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One of the most common mistakes taxpayers make is confusing their UTR with their National Insurance number. Although both are issued by the UK government, they have completely different purposes. A UTR is a unique 10-digit number issued by HMRC to identify you for tax purposes. It is required when registering for Self Assessment, submitting…
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