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Tax Planning for Healthcare Professionals | Limited Company 2026/27

Locum doctors, GPs and private clinicians face a unique tax position in 2026/27. CoreAcc explains profit extraction, IR35 risk, NHS pension traps and allowable expenses — with worked examples.

June 29, 2026

P&L Filing Opt-Out 2028: What the ECCTA Changes Mean for Small Companies

From April 2028, small companies and micro-entities must file P&L accounts with Companies House — but can opt out of public disclosure. Here's what's changing and when.

June 20, 2026

Capital Allowances 2026: New 40% FYA & 14% WDA

Discover how the 2026 capital allowances changes affect businesses, including the new 40% First-Year Allowance and 14% WDA.

June 5, 2026

Implementing EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes: A 2026/27 Compliance Guide for UK Businesses

Discover how a 2026/27 electric vehicle salary exchange protects high earners from the 60% tax trap while lowering corporate NICs.

May 29, 2026

Qualifying for the UK State Pension: A 2026/27 Guide for Directors and the Self-Employed

How directors and the self-employed can secure a qualifying 2026/27 National Insurance year and protect their State Pension without overpaying NI.

May 21, 2026

Corporate Identity Theft: Lessons for SMEs From the March 13th WebFiling Breach

The Companies House WebFiling breach showed SMEs are targets for corporate identity theft. Learn how to secure your company registry data.

May 18, 2026

Companies House Pauses New Filing Rules for Small Businesses

Small companies have a 21-month reprieve as the government pauses plans requiring them to file full profit and loss accounts.

May 10, 2026

To Register or Not? Voluntary VAT Explained

Learn how registering before the £90,000 threshold can unlock 20% expense reclaims and boost your brand’s corporate credibility.

May 1, 2026

Payroll Under Pressure: The Fair Work Agency

The new "super-regulator" is here. Audit your holiday pay and SSP records now to stay compliant before proactive inspections begin.

April 24, 2026

The End of Freestanding WFH Tax Relief

HMRC is changing the rules for remote work. Discover how to restructure reimbursements to keep your staff benefits tax-free and compliant.

April 17, 2026

Moving Beyond CATO: The 2026 Digital Shift

With the free filing portal closing, ensure a seamless transition to commercial software and secure your historic iXBRL data.

April 10, 2026

Don't Lose Your Directorship: New ID Rules

UK directors must verify their identity by November 2026. Secure your 11-digit Personal Code to avoid public flags or prosecution.

April 6, 2026

Is It "Wholly and Exclusively" for Business?

Master the 2026 expense rules to maximize deductions on travel, training, and the £150 annual event allowance without alerting HMRC.

April 2, 2026

Avoiding the New Double-Penalty Trap

Late-filing fines have doubled to £200. Learn how proactive filing and automated tracking shield even dormant companies from escalating charges.

April 1, 2026

Last Call for 14%? The BADR Rate Hike

The tax rate jumps to 18% this April. Timing your liquidation is now critical to locking in the most favorable exit rates.

March 20, 2026

Rethinking Your 2026 Profit Extraction

With dividend taxes rising, your current salary-and-dividend mix might be outdated. We model the most efficient way to take home your earnings.

March 19, 2026

Navigating the Business Rates Revaluation

The VOA has reset market values. See how the 5% transitional relief cap protects your retail or hospitality property from sudden financial shocks.

March 15, 2026

The New R&D "Merged Scheme" Standard

R&D relief is now a 20% credit with strict digital filing. Ensure your technical documentation is robust enough to withstand a 2026 audit.

March 10, 2026

Shielding Your Family Business from IHT

Inheritance tax relief is now capped at £2.5 million. We use spouse allowances and gifting cycles to keep your legacy intact.

March 6, 2026

Getting Paid: The 60-Day Payment Cap

New laws empower you to fight late payments. Learn to calculate statutory interest and enforce your rights against slow-paying clients.

March 2, 2026

Are Your Dividends Actually Legal?

Distributable profits aren't the same as bank balances. Use real-time tracking to ensure your 2026 dividends meet strict legal reporting standards.

February 25, 2026

Choosing Your Path: Sole Trader or Limited?

Balance MTD simplicity against corporate tax flexibility. We provide the modeling to find the most efficient structure for your 2026 goals.

February 20, 2026

Charity Without the Tax Sting

New VAT relief makes stock donations tax-free. Support your local community while maximizing your business's social impact and tax efficiency.

February 16, 2026

The £10,500 Employment Allowance Boost

Small employers can now slash their National Insurance bill. Check your eligibility for this increased incentive to lower your 2026 hiring costs.

February 9, 2026

The "New Look" of UK GAAP: Navigating the FRS 102 Periodic Review Changes

The 2026 FRS 102 changes are the biggest UK GAAP overhaul in a generation, from leases on the balance sheet to a new five-step revenue model.

January 26, 2026

New UK Company Size Thresholds 2025 | Audit Exemption & Filing | CoreAcc

From April 2025, UK company size thresholds rose by ~50%. Thousands of businesses can now claim audit exemptions and simplified filing. CoreAcc explains what changed, who benefits, and how to act.

January 15, 2026

April 2026 Payroll Changes for Small Businesses | SSP, NMW & Benefits | CoreAcc

From Day-One SSP rights to rising minimum wages and the final voluntary year for payrolling benefits — CoreAcc explains every April 2026 payroll change with worked examples and costs.

January 5, 2026

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