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Welcome to the July 2025 edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you wish to discuss any matters in more detail.

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DPC Apprentices 2025

Welcome to our new intake of apprentices for 2025

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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Michelle Coates With award

DPC Accountants wins Employer of the Year award!

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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National Apprenticeship Week 2025

National Apprenticeship Week 2025

We have now concluded a week of apprenticeship celebrations as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and what a positive and inspirational week we had! Our People and Culture Manager Rachel Hughes attended the Apprenticeship and Skills Panel Breakfast hosted by Keele Gateway.

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Blogs and Articles

changes to making tax digital

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Changes coming for Income Tax Reporting

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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Cyber Security Culture Principles

Cyber Security Culture Principles: Culture is Key to Resisting Attack

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?

When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy shifts and volatile prices, farmers have increasingly turned to other sources of income to keep their businesses viable.

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IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast: Steadier Ground Ahead?

IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast: Steadier Ground Ahead?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its annual review of the UK economy and the message this year is more positive than many might have expected. The IMF has upgraded its forecast for UK growth in 2025 to 1.2%, noting that “an economic recovery is underway.”

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Bonus as Salary or Dividend: Which Pays Off?

Bonus as Salary or Dividend: Which Pays Off?

If you run your own company, you might have the option to take a bonus either as salary or as a dividend. But which one leaves you better off? The answer depends on several factors: how much profit your company has, your existing income, the current rates of tax and National Insurance, and whether you’re taking advantage of available allowances.

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Tech - New Guidance from the NCSC

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Tech: New Guidance from the NCSC

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance on how to properly retire old digital systems and devices – a process known as decommissioning. The guidance is aimed at IT teams, but there are useful takeaways for any small business that uses computers, software or online systems.

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Spring Statement: How is your business affected?

Spring Statement: How is your business affected?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last week in which she outlined the government’s economic plans, including spending decisions, tax policies and efforts to boost growth while managing public finances. The Statement came on the back of the latest forecasts prepared by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime extended to smaller businesses

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax regime extended to smaller businesses

The Spring Statement announced that Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) regime will be further extended to smaller businesses. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is a government initiative that requires self-employed individuals and landlords with income over a certain limit to keep digital records and submit quarterly tax updates to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) using compatible software.

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Lessons for Business Owners from Ant Middleton’s Director Ban

Lessons for Business Owners from Ant Middleton’s Director Ban

The recent disqualification of television personality Ant Middleton and his wife, Emilie Middleton, as company directors provides valuable lessons for business owners. Their company, Sway and Starting Limited, failed to pay over £1 million in taxes, despite receiving more than £4.5 million in income. The company eventually went into liquidation, with a significant overdrawn director’s loan account.

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£2 billion Grant Funding for 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes

£2 billion Grant Funding for 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes

Construction sector businesses welcomed the announcement made by the Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister that the government will be making a £2 billion investment for the building of 18,000 new social and affordable homes. Sites available for development in Manchester and Liverpool may be the first to benefit from the funding, the majority of which will be spent in 2026/27.

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£20 million Investment in Community Housing

£20 million Investment in Community Housing

The government has announced a £20 million package that will help community land trusts, housing cooperatives and other community groups to build over 2,500 new homes in the next 10 years. Some advantages of community-led housing projects include having local people locate and design new homes that meet the specific needs of their local area.

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UK Export Finance Hosts Event to Boost Women-Led Businesses in International Trade

UK Export Finance Hosts Event to Boost Women-Led Businesses in International Trade

Over 100 female entrepreneurs, banking representatives, and government officials gathered in Leeds last week for an event focused on breaking down financial barriers for women-led businesses. Hosted by UK Export Finance (UKEF) and with speakers from Female Founder Finance and the Invest in Women Taskforce, the event celebrated the success of British businesswomen while exploring ways to increase access to finance and international trade opportunities.

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Changes Coming to GB-NI B2B Parcel Movements in May

Changes Coming to GB-NI B2B Parcel Movements in May

From 1 May 2025, all B2B (business to business) parcels travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need to have information submitted onto the Customs Declaration Service. This is something your parcel carrier will typically handle; however, you will need to provide them with additional information so that they can do this. In some cases, you may also need to pay duty.

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