Richard, Author at Coombs Chartered Accountants

October 2026

CIS Registration Help for Contractors: A Clear UK Guide

By Richard|2026-10-09T11:56:34+00:00October 9th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: CIS monthly returns, CIS registration, Construction Industry Scheme, Contractor Tax, Gross Payment Status, HMRC compliance, subcontractor deductions, UK contractors|

Getting registered for CIS is only the first step. The decisions you make beforehand and the routine you establish afterwards matter just as much. If...

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Choosing a local accountant vs online: which is right for your business?

By Richard|2026-10-07T11:57:09+00:00October 7th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: accountancy services, Business Accounting, Cloud Accounting, local accountants, online accountants, small business advice, UK business finance|

The right accountant for your business may be local, online or a combination of both. Choosing a local accountant vs online is less about where a...

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Directors’ Dividend Tax in 2026/27: A Practical UK Guide

By Richard|2026-10-05T10:58:17+00:00October 5th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: company directors, directors dividend tax, distributable profits, dividend tax rates, dividend vouchers, HMRC reporting, Small Business Tax, UK Tax Planning|

A company can show a profit without having that full amount available to pay you as a dividend. That distinction is central to directors dividend...

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Corporation Tax Late Filing Penalties: A UK Guide for 2026

By Richard|2026-10-02T10:57:27+00:00October 2nd, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Company Tax Return, corporation tax, CT600, HMRC penalties, late filing fees, Small Business Tax, Tax Compliance, UK tax deadlines|

Could filing one day late leave your company facing a £200 penalty, even if it has no Corporation Tax to pay? For returns with a filing date on or...

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September 2026

When to Pay Corporation Tax: UK Deadlines Explained for 2026

By Richard|2026-10-05T10:58:17+00:00September 30th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Business Accounting, corporation tax, CT600, HMRC deadlines, Small Business Tax, Tax Compliance, UK Tax Planning|

Table of Contents When to pay Corporation Tax: the standard UK deadline Corporation Tax payment date vs CT600 filing deadline Do quarterly...

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Stockport Small Business Payroll: A Buying Guide

By Richard|2026-09-28T12:10:10+00:00September 28th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Bookkeeping, CIS accounting, Manchester accountants, payroll buying guide, payroll services, small business payroll, Stockport business|

The payroll provider that takes every task off your hands may not be the best fit for your business. A search for payroll for small business...

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Monthly Bookkeeping Packages in Manchester: A Business Buying Guide

By Richard|2026-09-27T11:55:29+00:00September 27th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping Packages, business finance, Cloud Accounting, management accounts, manchester business, small business accounting|

A package label tells you less than the work behind it. When comparing monthly bookkeeping packages Manchester businesses can choose from, ask what...

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Year-End Accounts Preparation in Alderley Edge: A Business Owner’s Guide

By Richard|2026-09-25T16:50:43+00:00September 25th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: accounting guide, Alderley Edge, annual filing, Business Tax, chartered accountants, statutory accounts, year-end accounts|

What if year-end accounts could do more than meet filing requirements? For a business in Alderley Edge, accurate accounts can give you a clearer view...

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Business Tax Planning Wilmslow: The 2026 Strategic Advisory Guide

By Richard|2026-09-24T10:09:06+00:00September 24th, 2026|Categories: Insights|Tags: business tax planning, capital allowances, corporation tax, director remuneration, East Cheshire business, tax advisory, Wilmslow accountants|

What if your annual Corporation Tax bill isn't an unavoidable commercial overhead, but the predictable outcome of reactive accounting? For ambitious...

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