Tax

Discover how Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) can reduce your capital gains tax to just 10% when selling your business or shares. This guide breaks down eligibility, shareholding rules, planning strategies, and anti-avoidance considerations — packed with real-life examples and actionable tips to help contractors and business owners maximise their relief.

Learn how Director’s Loan Accounts really work — and how to avoid costly Section 455 tax traps that catch many UK contractors off guard. This in-depth guide from Zeus Accountants breaks down everything you need to know in plain English: what counts as a loan, how to manage repayments, and when HMRC charges apply. Packed with real examples, expert tips, and practical steps to stay compliant, it’s your go-to resource for keeping your finances clean, efficient, and stress-free.

Discover the smartest way to pay yourself through a limited company in 2025. In this in-depth guide, Zeus Accountants breaks down everything from salary vs dividends to tax planning, IR35, and real-life contractor scenarios. Learn how to stay compliant, maximise your take-home pay, and build long-term financial stability — with clear examples, updated tax rates, and practical strategies designed for UK contractors.

Navigating crypto taxes in the UK can be confusing, especially when it comes to revaluation versus crystallised profits. This guide explains exactly when HMRC considers a gain taxable and how to calculate Capital Gains Tax on crypto transactions. You’ll also discover practical tips for staying compliant, managing losses, and optimising your tax strategy.

Discover how Corporation Tax applies when your UK limited company sells business assets — whether it's property, shares, or intangible assets like goodwill. This guide breaks down tax rules, reliefs, and reporting requirements in plain English to help business owners make smart, compliant decisions.

Self-employed and unsure about tax? Learn how to work out what you owe, what expenses you can claim, and how the tax bands and National Insurance rules affect your income. Includes real-life examples and expert advice to help you stay compliant and keep more of what you earn.

S455 tax can catch business owners off guard when a director borrows money from their company and fails to repay it within the required timeframe. This post breaks down everything you need to know about s455 tax — what triggers it, who is responsible for paying it, and how you can avoid unexpected tax charges. From repaying loans on time to understanding how tax is calculated, we offer actionable insights for directors on how to manage their loans and minimize exposure to s455 tax. Stay compliant, save money, and avoid penalties!

"In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes." — Benjamin Franklin. And yet, understanding your tax code can feel just as mysterious as the afterlife. Every year, thousands of people in the UK overpay or underpay their tax without realising. Why? Because they don't fully understand those random-looking numbers and letters on their payslips. Let's change that. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about UK tax codes — what they mean, how they’re calculated, and what to do if something doesn’t look right. I’ll share real examples and tips from the trenches so you can navigate the system with more confidence (and maybe a little less frustration).

As of April 2025, furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) no longer benefit from their previous tax advantages and are now taxed like standard residential rental properties in the UK. Landlords can no longer claim upfront capital allowances, and mortgage interest relief is limited to a 20% basic rate tax credit. Pension contributions can’t be deducted from rental income, and the cost of furniture can only be claimed when items are replaced. Capital Gains Tax reliefs, including Business Asset Disposal Relief and rollover relief, have also been withdrawn, potentially increasing tax liabilities when selling a property. These changes significantly impact the profitability of holiday lets and should be factored into future tax planning. Holiday property owners must ensure they’re fully up to date with the new FHL tax rules now in effect.