Smart Cash Flow Management Amid Rising Loan Costs
If you are running a small business, managing cash flow may be one of your biggest challenges. Inflation may have eased. However, the interest rate remains high, increasing borrowing costs. It is quite natural to feel pressure when handling day-to-day business finances. Right now, the base rate seems elevated. For this reason, credit and loan […]
A Tax Accountant In Reading That Plans Ahead For You
Godfrey Anderson & Co. brings you a straightforward approach to business and personal finance. We cut through the complexity so you can get on with what matters most. From tax planning to payroll, we are the experts you need. Getting Your Tax Right Matters Tax is one of those things that seems pretty straightforward/ simple, […]
Tax Planning For Self-Employed Individuals And Freelancers
Freelancing offers freedom and the chance to shape your career on your own terms. But all that independence comes with added responsibility, especially when it comes to taxes. Without proper planning, the tax season can feel a little overwhelming, and rightly so. That’s why many individuals turn to a tax accountant in Slough. This allows […]
How An Accountant Service Helps With Corporate Tax Regulations
Running a business comes with all kinds of responsibilities, and handling corporate tax is one of the important ones. That said, corporate tax often feels overwhelming, particularly because the rules keep changing and the deadlines are strict. That’s why professional help makes a real difference. Most modern SMEs turn to accountants in Slough to stay […]
Common Tax Mistakes and How a Tax Accountant Can Help You Avoid Them
One of the important parts of operating a business is managing taxes. Even with the best bookkeeping practices in place, mistakes can occur. However, these common errors can lead to unnecessary stress, penalties, and even economic instability. Professional guidance from an expert tax accountant in Slough can help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. […]
What insurance cover should a company consider?
Running a small business comes with plenty to juggle, and while insurance might not be the most thrilling task, it is absolutely essential. There is one policy you are legally required to have: employers’ liability insurance (EL). If you employ anyone, EL covers legal and compensation costs if someone falls ill or gets injured at […]
GOV.UK One Login – enhanced security from 13 Oct 2025
From 13 October 2025, access to Companies House WebFiling will require GOV.UK One Login. This replaces the older Government Gateway sign-in and is part of the wider move towards a single, more secure login across government services. When you next log into WebFiling after that date, you will be prompted to connect your existing account […]
Tax Diary October/November 2025
1 October 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024. 19 October 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2025. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 October 2025.) 19 October 2025 – Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly […]
VAT late filing penalties
New rules mean late VAT filings and payments now trigger points, fines and interest charges. The VAT late filing penalties regime changed for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. Under the new system, there are now distinct and separate penalties for late filing of VAT returns and for the late payment of […]
Gifts with reservation of benefit
Gifting assets can cut inheritance tax, but traps like “gifts with reservation of benefit” may undo the plan. The majority of gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to tax at the time they are made. These lifetime transfers are known as “potentially exempt transfers” (PETs). A PET becomes fully exempt from Inheritance […]