Why Choosing the best Accountant Matters

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 …

HMRC Self Assessment Penalties: How to Avoid Them and What to Do If You Already Have One

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 …

Non-Dom Tax Rules Changed: What Happens to Your Overseas Income Now?

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 …

UK Tax Changes in 2026: What Actually Matters to You

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 …