Author name: Filing Accounts

Specialist accounting guidance for artists. This guide from Filing Accounts covers irregular income, gallery commission, allowable expenses, the £1,000 trading allowance, and selling through platforms like Etsy.

Specialist tax guidance for Etsy sellers. This guide from Filing Accounts explains HMRC’s platform reporting rules, the hobby vs trading test, the £1,000 allowance with a worked example, and VAT.

Specialist accounting guidance for locum and associate dentists. This guide from Filing Accounts covers employment status risk, allowable expenses, National Insurance, and Making Tax Digital.

Specialist accounting guidance for locum doctors. This guide from Filing Accounts covers PAYE vs sole trader vs limited company, IR35, allowable expenses, the NHS pension, and Making Tax Digital.

Specialist accounting guidance for social media influencers and content creators. This guide from Filing Accounts explains PR gifts as taxable income, the £1,000 trading allowance, HMRC’s platform reporting rules, and sole trader vs limited company.

Switching accountants is far easier than most people think. This guide from Filing Accounts explains the 7-step process, the professional clearance letter, HMRC agent authorisation, and realistic timelines.

What happens during an HMRC CIS enquiry, and what changed from April 2026? This guide from Filing Accounts covers the new supply chain fraud powers, gross payment status risk, and how to respond.

What is an HMRC compliance check and what should you expect? This guide from Filing Accounts covers VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and Self Assessment checks — the process, timescales, penalties, and how to prepare.

How do you change your company’s accounting reference date? This guide from Filing Accounts explains form AA01, the difference between shortening and extending, and the rules to know before filing.

What changed with Statutory Sick Pay from 6 April 2026? This guide from Filing Accounts explains the abolished waiting days, the removed Lower Earnings Limit, the current rate, and how to calculate SSP correctly.