Head of Accounting
Evanson is our Head of Accounting and has been helping startups and small businesses with their accounting for over twelve years. Since Evan joined the Swiftacc team in August 2023, he has worked tirelessly to ensure our industry-leading accounting processes are streamlined and accurate and compliant.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and
MSc in Forensic Accounting
Blog, articles, guides and resources
Learn about the UK’s new tipping rules and their impact on the hospitality industry. Our guide covers essential changes in tip and service charge distribution
Paying taxes after filing your self-assessment can be challenging, especially for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and freelancers in the UK. Understanding the process and the best ways to settle your tax bill can save you from unnecessary stress and financial penalties. In this article, we’ll explore how to pay taxes after self-assessment, covering essential methods and tips to make the process smoother and more manageable.
If you’ve ever received a pay rise or closed a major deal, you’ve likely come across the term “40% tax bracket.” But what exactly does it mean? Understanding the 40% tax bracket is crucial for high-income earners, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who want to manage their finances wisely. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the 40% tax bracket, from how it fits into the UK tax system to strategies for reducing your tax burden.
Filing your taxes is a crucial task for UK taxpayers, especially for self-employed individuals and small business owners. Many taxpayers find themselves uncertain about the HMRC tax return status of their submissions, but understanding how to confirm that HMRC has processed your tax return can bring peace of mind. This article will explain the important steps to verify the processing of your tax return, ensuring your tax affairs are in order.
Self-assessment is a system where taxpayers are responsible for reporting their income and calculating the tax they owe. This process requires individuals to submit their tax returns and any due payments by specific deadlines. Late filing penalties in self-assessment can be a significant issue for taxpayers, leading to unnecessary fines. These penalties are imposed when tax returns are not submitted by the deadline, adding extra financial burdens.
Tax planning is essential to running a limited company in the UK. It helps you maximise savings and ensures you remain compliant with HMRC regulations. Effective tax planning can bring significant financial benefits to limited companies, allowing you to reinvest in your business and achieve your financial goals. Our article explores essential tax planning tips for limited companies in the UK and provides effective strategies to optimise your tax efficiency.
Understanding how VAT works for UK businesses is essential for sole traders and limited companies operating in the UK. This guide simplifies VAT complexities, ensuring compliance and helping you avoid potential issues. Let’s explore how VAT on sales in the UK applies and why it’s crucial for your business.
Securing a UK sponsor licence is an essential step for employers wishing to hire skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. In this article, we will explore the application process, eligibility criteria, and the obligations of holding a UK sponsor licence. We will also discuss common challenges, the benefits of having a sponsor licence, and how to maintain compliance with UK immigration laws.
Benefits in kind are non cash perks that employers provide to employees in addition to their regular pay. Although these...
The UK government has introduced a new property tax known as the Mansion Tax (officially the High Value Council Tax...
Benefits in Kind (BiKs) are extras that employers provide to staff in addition to their wages. These benefits often have...
Identity verification is now a major requirement for all UK company directors and anyone involved with company filings. These new...
A year-end close is the process of finalizing your financial records at the end of your accounting year. It involves...
UK contractors can significantly reduce tax liability and reinvest in future growth by taking advantage of R&D (Research & Development)...
Buying property in the UK doesn’t just mean paying the purchase price, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of...
A sole trader runs a business personally, with profits treated as personal income and full liability for debts. A limited...
From November 2025, UK company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to verify their identities with...
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government scheme that requires businesses and self-employed people to keep digital records and submit tax details...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent...
A year-end close is the process of finalizing your financial records at the end of your accounting year. It involves reviewing all income,...
UK contractors can significantly reduce tax liability and reinvest in future growth by taking advantage of R&D (Research & Development) tax credits. Yet...
Buying property in the UK doesn’t just mean paying the purchase price, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the biggest extra...
Calculating CIS deductions correctly is important for both contractors and subcontractors in 2026. Under the Construction Industry Scheme, contractors must take the correct...
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) sets out how tax is managed for subcontractors working in construction across the UK. Under CIS,contractors are required...
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax scheme in the UK that applies to contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. If...
The VAT reverse charge, introduced in 2021, changes how VAT is managed in the construction industry by making the customer responsible for reporting...
Managing tax obligations in the UK has become more digital. With HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) initiative, sole traders...
If you need to file under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, your tax return must go through software that works with HMRC’s...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA) is being phased in for certain sole traders and landlords. If your total annual qualifying...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD ITSA), which begins to apply from 6 April 2026, is changing the way sole traders and...
Significant changes are scheduled for the UK tax system in 2026. MTD ITSA will become mandatory for sole traders and landlords earning over...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is a new HMRC initiative that requires landlords and other self employed individuals...
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a UK government scheme that requires businesses and self-employed people to keep digital records and submit tax details...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent...
On April 06, 2026, the UK implemented Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA), bringing significant changes for freelancers, sole traders...
Significant changes are scheduled for the UK tax system in 2026. MTD ITSA will become mandatory for sole traders and landlords earning over...
Benefits in kind are non cash perks that employers provide to employees in addition to their regular pay. Although these benefits are not...
Filing a Self Assessment tax return is how individuals in the UK report their income to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) when tax...
Missing the 31 January deadline can be stressful, especially for freelancers, landlords, personal trainers, or construction workers. The good news is that you...
Many people worry about whether HMRC can secretly access their bank accounts or withdraw money without warning. The government’s growing focus on tackling...
It’s tax season again, and the self-assessment deadline is quickly approaching. It’s important to get everything in order to avoid any last-minute stress....
Self Assessment season is coming , and while most taxpayers are busy preparing their returns, fraudsters are also on the lookout. Every year,...
Making money from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or freelance projects counts as self employment in the eyes of HMRC. Even if it’s only a...
When it comes to completing your Self Assessment tax return, understanding your pension contributions is key. Getting this right you claim all the...
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