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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Your Complete Guide for Creative Freelancers

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) represents a fundamental shift in how creative freelancers will manage their tax obligations in the UK. Effective from April 2026...

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How a £10,000 Pension Contribution Can Boost Your Take-Home Pay (and Your Future Wealth)

If you earn a six-figure salary, it’s easy to think “an extra £10,000 is just more money in the bank.” But the UK tax...

Should You Switch to a Different Accountant? Here’s How to Decide

Changing accountants can feel like a big deal. After all, you’re trusting them with your business’s numbers, tax...

When Should Your Financial Year End? A Guide for Limited Companies and Sole Traders

Choosing your financial year end might not sound like the most exciting part of running a business but it can have a...

What Are Incidental Overnight Expenses – And Can You Claim Them Tax-Free?

If your creative work takes you away from home for a night or two – maybe you're filming on location, attending an...

DIY or Delegate? Why Creative Business Owners Shouldn’t Wing It with Their Finances

As a creative business owner, you're the ideas person. You’re the face of the brand, the visionary, and very often -...

Can You Claim Tax Relief on Training and Learning Costs? A Guide for Creative Businesses

Whether it’s a filmmaking masterclass, a marketing conference in London or a paid online course in animation, investing...

How Company Directors Can Pay Themselves Different Amounts Each Month (Without a Tax Headache)

If you run a limited company with one or more co-directors, chances are you’re not all contributing equally every...

Do I Pay Tax on a Grant or Bursary? A Guide for Creatives

If you’re in the creative industries - whether that’s music, theatre, film, design, photography or online content -...

Disbursements vs. Recharges: What Counts and What the Taxman Thinks

When you buy something on behalf of a client, can you just pass on the cost and forget about it? Or do you need to add...

How Much Is Too Much (or Too Little) to Pay Your Accountant?

When it comes to paying for professional advice, many business owners are left wondering: Am I paying too much for my...

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