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12 Nov 2025

Employment Allowance Guide – Rules, Eligibility and How to Claim

Employment Allowance is a valuable tax relief for UK employers, reducing their annual National Insurance liability by up to £5,000.

11 Nov 2025

How UK Residents Can Legally Avoid Paying Tax Twice on Foreign Income

Learn how UK residents can legally avoid double taxation on overseas income. Understand residency rules, tax treaties, and foreign tax relief. YRF Accountants explains how to protect international earnings and stay compliant.

10 Nov 2025

How to Reduce Corporation Tax in the UK: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Corporation tax is an unavoidable part of running a limited company in the UK, but knowing how to manage it correctly can make a huge difference to your bottom line.

06 Nov 2025

What Is a Section 455 Tax Charge and How to Avoid It?

A clear guide to the Section 455 tax for company directors. Learn when charges apply on director loans, how to avoid them, and reclaim paid tax. Expert advice from YRF Accountants.

04 Nov 2025

What Is a Tax Reference Number and Where Do I Find It?

A tax reference number is an important identifier used in the UK tax system. It helps HMRC link your earnings to your employer and ensures your tax and National Insurance are deducted correctly.

30 Oct 2025

7 Common Scams and How to Protect Yourself (UK)

Fraudsters are getting faster, slicker and more convincing, and the UK remains a major target for organised crime. UK Finance reports that fraud losses still run into the hundreds of millions of pounds every half year, with the majority of authorised push-payment (APP) scams starting online or via telecoms channels.

29 Oct 2025

Scary Accountancy Mistakes That Haunt Small Businesses

Running a small business is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of challenges. One of the biggest pitfalls owners face is poor accounting practice. When mistakes creep into your finances, they can return to haunt you long after the books are closed. The good news is that with the right approach, you can avoid these frightening errors and keep your business on a solid financial footing.

24 Oct 2025

Divorce Finances Roadmap: How to Protect Your Future

Divorce is never easy. Alongside the emotional challenges, there are often life-changing financial decisions to make. Having a clear roadmap helps you stay organised, reduce stress, and protect your long-term security. At YRF Accountants, we guide clients through this journey step by step, ensuring they make informed choices and avoid costly mistakes.

22 Oct 2025

Accounting Client Retention in Changing Times

How to advise clients and keep them loyal through change

16 Oct 2025

Self-employed must report profits on a tax-year basis

If you’re a sole trader or in a partnership, the way you report profits has changed. From the 2024/25 tax year onwards, everyone is taxed on profits that fall in the tax year itself (6 April to 5 April), not on the profits for your own accounting year unless your year-end. already lines up with 31 March/5 April.

15 Oct 2025

Payrolling Benefits in Kind Pushed Back: What the 2027 Start Date Means for Employers

In January 2024, HMRC signalled a big change: most benefits in kind (BIKs) would be taxed through payroll from 6 April 2026, replacing the annual P11D cycle.

10 Oct 2025

The £150 Staff Party Rule: Turn Team Events into a Tax-Free Win

Throwing a staff party should feel like a thank-you, not a tax headache. The UK’s £150 “annual function” exemption lets you celebrate without creating a benefit-in-kind provided you play by the rules.

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