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Director's Loan Account: What It Is, How It Works & Why HMRC Is Watching
Taking money from your limited company? If it's not salary or dividends...it's a director's loan.
Apr 25 min read


Salary vs Dividends for 2026/27
If you run a limited company in Derby, Coventry or anywhere in the Midlands, one of the most valuable decisions you can make before April is to revisit how you pay yourself.
Mar 313 min read


6 Year End Tax Planning Tips For Sole Traders: Don't Leave It Too Late
Year end tax saving tips for Derby sole trader businesses. Helping you pay less tax. As the end of the tax year approaches, many sole traders feel a familiar knot of anxiety wondering whether they've done everything they can to protect their hard earned income.
Mar 135 min read


How to Prepare for Making Tax Digital: A Practical Guide for UK Business Owners
MTD for Income Tax starts April 2026. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your records, software and processes ready without the last-minute panic.
Mar 104 min read


Spring Statement 2026: What It Means for Small Business Owners, Sole Traders and Landlords
On 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement to the House of Commons. As expected, no new taxes were announced, and the Chancellor has committed to keeping the Autumn Budget as the single major fiscal event each year.
Mar 104 min read


Making Tax Digital 2026: What UK Self-Employed and Landlords Need to Know
If you're self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is coming into effect from April 2026, and it will change the way you manage and report your tax affairs.
Mar 53 min read


Self-Assessment Deadlines 2026: What You Need to File and When
Let's talk about everyone's favourite topic: tax deadlines. (We can practically hear the collective groan from here.) If you're self-employed, a landlord, or a company director in Derby, Coventry, or anywhere across the Midlands, Self-Assessment deadlines matter. Miss them, and you'll face penalties that sting – not to mention the stress of dealing with HMRC. The good news? With the right preparation and a clear calendar, you can sail through tax season without the panic. Let
Nov 30, 20255 min read


What the Autumn Budget 2025 Means for You
The Autumn Budget 2025 brings significant tax changes that will impact UK small businesses, property owners, and investors. With £26 billion in new tax measures, it's crucial to understand how these changes affect your financial planning. At AccountingBliss , we believe every business owner deserves clarity when navigating tax changes. This guide breaks down the key Budget 2025 announcements so you can make informed decisions about your finances. Personal Tax Changes Tax Thre
Nov 27, 20256 min read


21 Allowable Business Expenses Every UK Limited Company Can Claim (2025/26 Guide)
Running a limited company in Derby, Coventry, or anywhere across the Midlands means managing countless expenses. But here's the good news: many of these costs can significantly reduce your Corporation Tax bill – legally and ethically. The problem? Most business owners either don't know what they can claim or feel anxious about getting it wrong. That's where we come in. At Accounting Bliss, we help business owners like you gain financial clarity and keep more of what you earn
Nov 14, 20256 min read


The 3 Numbers Every UK Business Owner Must Know (But Most Don't)
Here's a startling fact: nearly two in five small business owners (38%) are unaware if they were profitable last month. Let that sink in for a moment. Four out of ten business owners across Derby, Coventry, and the UK are flying blind – working hard, serving customers, paying bills – but not actually knowing if they're making money. If that resonates with you, you're not alone. And more importantly, you're not a failure. You're just missing the right information. At Accountin
Nov 7, 20256 min read
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