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Practical articles and financial advice to support individuals, sole traders and small businesses across Kent


HMRC support for taxpayers and agents on 31 January
As the deadline for submitting the self assessment (SA) tax return for 2024/25 falls on a Saturday, taxpayers and agents who may need help from HMRC are advised to submit their returns on or before 30 January 2026.


New guidance on VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
HMRC has updated its position on the VAT treatment of the supply of temporary medical staff (locum doctors), and explained how businesses can claim a refund of overpaid VAT, in Revenue and Customs Brief 9 (2025).


How Gen Z can avoid burnout
They are newer to the world of work, but Gen Z employees report a higher frequency of burnout-related symptoms than their older colleagues. Fortunately, there’s much we can do to help.


Taxpayers told to watch out for self assessment scams
In a warning to taxpayers, HMRC has revealed that more than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported since February 2025. Separately, HMRC has launched a new tool for reporting suspicious activity in HMRC online accounts.


Can the government’s Business Growth Service get small businesses growing?
The Business Growth Service is designed to make it easier for small businesses to find the support they need.


HMRC asks companies and agents to check tax returns
Letters are being sent where HMRC believes that the corporation tax liability declared by the company in its most recent company tax return is much lower than expected compared to similar companies.
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