VAT

Essential VAT issues.

This section contains introductory guides to the often very complex area of VAT.

Advantages and disadvantages of VAT grouping.

How to reclaim VAT on supplies made to your employees.

A general overview of the principles of VAT.

A guide to the annual accounting scheme.

The conditions and requirements of claiming VAT relief on bad debts.

A guide to the cash accounting scheme.

Key actions to take and traps to avoid.

A guide to the simplified scheme for small businesses.

Making sure you comply with the rules.

25 Mar 2026

Inflation rate unchanged in February, but figures 'already old news'

The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

24 Mar 2026

A look at the new rates and what to do to make sure you comply.