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Everything you need to know about our new MTD ITSA guide – your step-by-step companion

We know that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD ITSA) can seem like a lot to wrap your head around. But don’t worry! At DNA Accountants, we’re all about making your life easier. That’s why we’ve put together a handy, downloadable guide to help you navigate these changes with ease. What’s MTD ITSA

The Death of SA302s: Why Are We Still Being Asked for Them?

Introduction For many years, the SA302 was the go-to document for self-employed individuals applying for mortgages. Accountants were frequently asked to provide these forms to verify a client’s income. However, in 2017, HMRC stopped issuing SA302s directly to accountants, instead providing alternative ways for taxpayers to prove their income. Yet, eight years later, mortgage advisors

Capital Gains Tax: Reporting in 60 Days

Capital Gains Tax Reporting

The 60-Day Rule: What You Need to Know In 2021, HMRC introduced a significant change for UK residents selling property (not your main home). Now, if you sell a property and make a taxable profit, you must: Report the sale to HMRC within 60 days of the completion date. Pay any CGT due within the

Dividend tax: what is it and how does it impact your business?

dividend tax

As a limited company owner, you’ll most likely pay yourself using a combination of salary and dividends. While it’s often the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money, be careful! Dividends have different tax rules compared to a normal salary. Don’t worry – we’re going to walk through what they mean for your business and how

What should your accountant check at Year-End?

year-end check

As the end of the financial year rolls around, it’s super important to make sure your business’s financial records are spot on. This is where your accountant steps in, performing a bunch of key checks to wrap up your accounts. These checks help prepare accurate financial statements and ensure your business stays compliant with the

Tax-Saving Tips for Small Business Owners

As an ambitious entrepreneur, you often feel like there aren’t enough hours in the week. You’re busy with running the day-to-day operations, managing team members and, well, life. It means you’re left with little time to stop and consider how you can save on tax. Yes, tax can be an absolute minefield if you’re unprepared,

What is MTD and how will it affect my business?

Making Tax Digital

What is MTD we hear you ask? No, it’s not “Month to Date”, “Metric Tonnes per Day” or even “Marine Technology Directorate”! We’re talking about Making Tax Digital.  The scheme was originally announced by HMRC in 2017, but it’s been years in the making (a bit like Avatar 2!).   What’s changing? MTD will require

What are the benefits of filing my tax return early?

Although the end of January is still a few weeks away, did you realise that filing your tax return sooner rather than later has a number of advantages? The one positive aspect of the tax return deadline is that it is always the same – January 31st. This means that with a little planning and

Planning on becoming self-employed? Do these five things first…

self-employed

The simplicity of starting and operating your own business is one of the key advantages of working for yourself. Even when working for someone else, you might apply to become a sole trader, which is another word for self-employed, to see if you like it. Here are 5 things you must do when you decide

Corporation Tax – Changes are coming

corporation tax

Corporation Tax MUST be paid on the earnings of a limited company, Corporation Tax is not billed to you. To work out, pay, and submit your taxes, you must do certain things. In last year’s budget announcements (March and October 2021), the Chancellor announced a variety of company tax reforms, some of which are already