Christmas is a time for showing appreciation. Whether you’re sending hampers to clients, buying your team a bottle of wine or organising the office Christmas party, it’s important to understand what HMRC will allow you to claim. The rules aren’t always straightforward. A Christmas gift might be a genuine business expense but still not qualify
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Allowable Limited Company Expenses, Tax Planning & Saving Tips
The easiest tax-saving director hacks for your Limited Company
Running a limited company comes with plenty of opportunities to save tax legally and efficiently. Here are some of the easiest and most commonly missed director expenses and exemptions for the 2026/27 tax year. 1) Use of home office If you work from home and your company does not provide you with an office,
Allowable Limited Company Expenses, Government Support & Reliefs, Self-Assessment Tips for Sole Traders, Tax Planning & Saving Tips
Entertaining staff, subcontractors and spouses – what you can (and can’t) claim as a business expense
Treating your team to a night out or saying thank you to a subcontractor can feel like a well-earned reward after a busy period. But when it comes to putting it through the books, HMRC doesn’t always share the same sense of celebration! Here’s what counts (and what doesn’t) when entertaining staff, subcontractors – and