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Accounting & Tax Blog

Practical accounting and tax insights from Direct Assist Accountants in Slough — bookkeeping tips, HMRC updates, and financial guidance for UK businesses.

Inheritance Tax business and agricultural relief changes 2026 guide for business owners and farmers
18 September 2026

Inheritance Tax Changes 2026: What Business Owners and Farmers Must Do Now

From 6 April 2026, the 100% Inheritance Tax relief that business owners and farmers have relied…

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IR35 changes 2026/27 guide for UK contractors — thresholds and umbrella liability rules
18 September 2026

IR35 Changes 2026/27: What Contractors Need to Know Now

IR35 determines whether a contractor working through their own limited company is taxed as a genuine…

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Map of towns covered by Direct Assist Accountants across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
17 September 2026

Direct Assist Accountants’ Service Area: Every Town We Cover Near Slough

Direct Assist Accountants covers 18 towns and cities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and the wider Thames Valley,…

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Checklist of tax deadlines new UK company directors must meet after incorporation
16 September 2026

You’ve Formed Your Company. Now What? The Tax Deadlines New Directors Miss

A new limited company has three compliance tasks in its first year: registering for Corporation Tax…

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Accountant reviewing a client's finances ahead of the 28 October Autumn Budget
3 September 2026

Should You Act Before the 28 October Autumn Budget?

The Autumn Budget is confirmed for Wednesday 28 October 2026, the first under Prime Minister Andy…

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In-person vs remote accountant guide for people searching accountants near me in Slough
25 August 2026

In-Person vs Remote Accountant: Do You Actually Need Someone “Near Me”?

If you’ve searched “accountants near me” while looking for help in Slough, there’s a reasonable chance…

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CIS Scheme 2026/27 changes guide for Slough contractors and subcontractors
21 August 2026

CIS Scheme 2026/27: What’s Changed for Slough Contractors and Subcontractors

If you work as a contractor or subcontractor in Slough’s construction industry — whether you’re based…

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Section 24 and 2027 landlord tax changes guide for Slough property owners
20 August 2026

UK Landlord Tax Changes 2026-27: Section 24, New Property Tax Rates, and Whether to Incorporate

If you’re a landlord in Slough, you’ve likely already felt the effects of Section 24 —…

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