Accounting Blog

Learn how to claim printer, ink, and stationery costs as business expenses. This guide explains consumables versus equipment, mixed personal and business use, home office printing, recordkeeping, apportionment methods, and when printers should be depreciated or expensed, helping businesses claim correctly and stay compliant.

This guide explains how content creation and influencer income becomes taxable, covering brand deals, affiliates, ads, subscriptions, products, and non-cash perks. Learn whether you’re self-employed, what income is taxable, common deductions, sales tax and VAT issues, cross-border income, recordkeeping basics, and how creators can avoid costly tax surprises.

Learn how to prepare simple, accurate accounts when business income is under 10,000. This practical guide explains turnover versus profit, cash versus accruals, record keeping, expenses, reconciliation, and common mistakes, helping micro businesses create clear profit and loss figures, stay organised, and reduce stress at year end with confidence clarity.

Wondering if website maintenance costs are tax deductible? This guide explains which business-related website expenses are usually claimable, how maintenance differs from improvements, how mixed-use sites are treated, and what records to keep—so you can confidently handle hosting, domains, updates, security, and ongoing support.

Learn how sponsorship and brand-deal income differs from a regular paycheck. This guide explains taxes, recordkeeping, gifted collaborations, invoicing, expenses, and cash flow so creators can treat brand income like a business, avoid surprises, and stay compliant while growing sustainable, stress-free earnings.

If you don’t agree with an HMRC tax calculation (P800, Simple Assessment, or Self Assessment), you may be able to correct figures, amend a return, or appeal. Common issues include wrong PAYE data, missing reliefs, benefits errors, and timing differences. Act promptly, gather evidence, and contact HMRC clearly.

Learn how to record part-refunds and disputed payments accurately. This guide explains cash vs accrual accounting, refunds, chargebacks, fees, and timing, with practical examples. Keep revenue truthful, avoid messy books, reconcile to banks and processors, and create clear records your accountant and tax authorities can understand and report confidently correctly.

Learn how to record income when you’re paid before completing work. This guide explains deferred revenue, cash vs accrual accounting, deposits, retainers, subscriptions, and prepayments—so your books reflect what’s truly earned, avoid distorted profits, and stay clear on obligations and tax timing.

Learn when online courses and webinars can be claimed as business expenses. This guide explains the “wholly and exclusively” test, what training usually qualifies, common pitfalls, mixed-use allocations, record-keeping tips, and how different business structures affect claims, helping you reduce taxable profit with confidence and avoid costly tax mistakes easily.