Guides & Resources
Tax tips, structure guidance, and local insights for business owners in Hampshire and across the UK.
Should you stay on Sage 50 or move to Xero? Compare the practical benefits, Making Tax Digital requirements and migration steps with Kingsley Accountancy.
Charity scrutiny thresholds for year ends on or after 30 September 2026: independent examination above £40,000, audit above £1.5 million, and trustee duties explained.
How UK trusts are taxed in 2026/27, the April 2026 APR and BPR reforms, nil rate bands, pensions and IHT from 2027, and trustee filing duties explained.
How limited company directors should pay themselves in 2026/27. Why a £12,570 salary still wins, with a worked comparison at 19% and 25% Corporation Tax.
A clear 2026/27 comparison of sole trader and limited company structures, covering income tax, dividend rates, liability and when it makes sense to switch.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax phases in from April 2026 for qualifying income over £50,000, then £30,000 in 2027 and £20,000 in 2028. What sole traders and landlords need to know.
The essential 2026/27 calendar of Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, VAT, payroll and Companies House deadlines, including identity verification for directors and PSCs.
Tax considerations for buy to let landlords in 2026/27: mortgage interest relief, the 5% SDLT surcharge, higher property income tax rates from April 2027 and incorporation.
A round up of grants, funding schemes and support organisations for small businesses in Hampshire, with tips on checking current availability.