12 September 2026 new – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – The Accounting Hub Choosing an accountant often starts with something very ordinary. You need a tax return filed, your business has grown beyond what you can comfortably manage yourself, HMRC has sent a letter you do not quite understand, or perhaps your tax affairs …
Food Industry battling Costs and Tax 03 July – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog Many restaurants begin with a passion for great food and excellent service, but staying profitable depends on much more than a busy dining room. Food businesses often operate on tight margins, making it essential to keep …
Common Tax Mistakes and Forensic Accounting Implications for Sole Traders 17 Oct 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog Many sole traders make simple tax mistakes without even realising it. If you manage your own bookkeeping or complete your own Self Assessment tax return, small errors can quickly lead to …
The Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds 13 Oct 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog Most people who receive an HMRC penalty never expected it to happen. They are not trying to avoid paying tax or hide their income. In many cases, the problem starts with a simple oversight, such as missing a …
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Tips for UK, EU and others 11 Oct. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog If you’ve recently moved to the UK or are planning to it’s essential to understand how your income, savings, and investments will now be taxed. The UK government abolished the long-standing non-domiciled (non-dom) tax regime …
What UK Residents With Overseas Income Need to Know 10 Oct. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog If you live in the UK and have income, savings, property, or investments abroad, there have been significant changes to how this is taxed. From 6 April 2025, the UK moved away from the long-standing non-domicile …
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How to Protect Your Money 29 Sept. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Reporting Has Changed If you hold or trade crypto, keeping good records is becoming increasingly important. The UK’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework came into effect from January 2026. UK cryptoasset service providers within the rules now have …
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What you need to know 29 Sept. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog The UK side hustle economy is booming, with millions of people earning extra income through TikTok, Etsy, Vinted, eBay, freelancing, delivery apps and online marketplaces. Are you selling on Vinted don’t get caught out by HMRC …
Ways to Unlock Hidden Cash in Your Business 26 Sept. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog Cash flow remains one of the biggest challenges facing UK businesses in 2026. Rising costs, economic uncertainty, late customer payments and increasing tax obligations continue to place pressure on businesses of all sizes. …
Deadlines, Thresholds and What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know 23 Sept. 2025 – written by Steffen Kemmerzehl – Friendly Assist Accountancy – Blog September 2026 update: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for the first group of sole traders and landlords. If your qualifying self-employment and property income brought you …