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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.

£100k tax trap explained with the 60% effective tax rate in the UK
22 September 2026

VAT 7 Form: How to Deregister for VAT

A VAT 7 form (also written VAT7) is the form a business uses to cancel its…

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UK payslip showing BR tax code and basic rate tax deduction
21 September 2026

What Does a BR Tax Code Mean?

A BR tax code means your employer or pension provider taxes all your income from that…

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How to get a UTR number from HMRC – Direct Assist Accountants guide
21 September 2026

How to Get a UTR Number

Last updated: October 2026 To get a UTR number, you register for Self Assessment with HMRC.…

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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

The biggest inheritance tax changes in decades took effect on 6 April 2026. For the first…

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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 decides whether HMRC taxes a contractor working through their own limited company as a genuine…

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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 several compliance tasks in its first year. You must verify your…

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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?

Update, 29 October 2026: The Autumn Budget has now been announced. Read our summary of what…

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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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