Tag Archives: hmrc

People celebrating an engagement, representing the financial planning conversation every couple should have

Getting married: what your accountant wants you to know

Me and the hairdresser are often the first to find out. Before the engagement has been announced on Instagram. Sometimes before the future in-laws have been told. Through a client call, a message, an offhand question at the end of a meeting, I know. You and your partner are planning to get hitched. It makes [...]
Creative business owner working out her VAT

What to do if you can’t pay your VAT bill on time

Last time, I wrote about dodgy adverts promising non-existent VAT loopholes.   But what if your VAT bill has arrived and you haven't got the full amount?   Before you do anything, breathe. There are options here, and there's a sensible order to go through them. What HMRC doesn't do is shout any of this [...]
Restaurant owner thinking about VAT

Why your accountant asks so many annoying questions about VAT

You know what? I'm going to be that accountant today. The one who's a right pain about VAT. The one who asks awkward questions and wants to see the receipts. The one who, when you suggest a creative approach to your VAT return, goes very quiet. I have a reason for being that person. It [...]

Children’s meals VAT cut: what it means for your hospitality business this summer

If you run a restaurant, café, or food-led pub and you have a children's menu, there's something worth knowing about this summer. The government has confirmed a temporary reduction in VAT on children's eat-in meals from the standard 20% down to 5%, running from the 25th of June to the 1st of September 2026. It's [...]
Government gateway

Adding Fearless Financials as your agent in your Government Gateway

Dealing with  HMRC can be a time suck for business owners. Luckily, we can help! Adding Fearless Financials as your agent means we can submit your returns directly to HMRC, check the information they hold to make sure there aren’t any issues, and talk to HMRC on your behalf. The quickest way to add Fearless […]