A helping hand

Struggling with the rising costs of maintaining your work uniform or tools? Did you know HMRC offers tax relief, potentially saving you dozens or even hundreds of pounds?

At Blue Leaf, we don’t believe accounting is just about spreadsheets and tax returns. It’s about people.

Running your own limited company? Congratulations. You’ve just gained a separate legal entity. Now, how do you get your money out?

Let us talk about pricing. Specifically, the tricky and uncomfortable part that we all find daunting: putting your fees up.

Before you add the cost of a gift to your expenses, it’s worth pausing to check whether the gift qualifies as what HMRC calls a trivial benefit.

The new tax year is well underway now, and it’s the perfect time to get organised, check your financial health, and put plans in place for a smoother ride.

A light-touch Budget with a few important tweaks you don’t want to miss

The words ‘tax return’ are enough to make most self-employed people break out in a cold sweat. Even if we love them, we realise that others might not.

And just when you think you have your head around them, there is this mystical thing called a payment on account.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. When managed proactively, it provides the liquid cash needed to trade, improve, and grow; when neglected, it can lead to mounting debt and business failure.

Complete guide to director’s salary planning for 2025/26. Learn about the new £10,500 employment allowance and discover the most tax-efficient way to pay yourself as a company director.

As we start out on 2025 tax year, UK sole traders and small limited companies need to stay ahead of the game with smart tax planning.

The UK tax landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation.  We are working to get you ready.

Christmas shopping for your business? Before you reach for that credit card, take a quick look at our guide.

The fear of HMRC is real, and many sole traders find the process quite stressful. I’ve set out my top tips to help you get on top of the self-assessment and take the stress out of it.

When it comes to VAT (Value Added Tax), businesses often find themselves facing a maze of complexities. As an accountancy practice, our aim is to simplify these concepts and empower you with the knowledge you need.

Don’t know which business structure will best suit you? we’ve had a look at some of the pros and cons for you.

Here at Blue Leaf, we are always looking ahead at the most tax-effective way for directors to extract profits from their small limited company.

Save Like Squirrels: The Importance of Financial Preparedness for Businesses

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Government’s budget in March. Here at Blue Leaf Accounting, we watched it so you don’t have to.

There’s no denying it’s a great feeling when things are well ordered and sorted. Whether the books are neatly organised on the shelf, the clothes are neatly folded away in the wardrobe or maybe even the kitchen drawer has finally been sorted out. For some it comes naturally, and for others it’s much more of a challenge. Either way, finding ways to stay organised in a business setting is definitely

Did you know that if you eat out while working or stay overnight on a business trip, you can claim your expenses?

We’ve put together a short guide to walk you through everything you need to know about claiming your…