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Practical guides from Angel Accountancy Services Ltd, reviewed and updated on 11 October 2026. Each article links to relevant primary guidance and explains where eligibility or individual circumstances matter.

Corporation Tax in 2026: Rates, Marginal Relief and Allowable Deductions
Corporation Tax

Corporation Tax in 2026: Rates, Marginal Relief and Allowable Deductions

Understand the 19% and 25% Corporation Tax rates, marginal relief, 2026 capital allowances, R&D relief, employer pensions and loss claims for UK companies.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Spring Statement 2025: What Changed and What Applies in 2026/27
Budget & Policy

Spring Statement 2025: What Changed and What Applies in 2026/27

The March 2025 event was a Spring Statement. Review the correct policy timeline and current 2026/27 employer NIC, minimum wage, business rates and disposal relief.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
R&D Tax Relief in 2026: Merged RDEC, ERIS and Claim Requirements
R&D Relief

R&D Tax Relief in 2026: Merged RDEC, ERIS and Claim Requirements

Check R&D eligibility, the taxable 20% merged RDEC, loss-making SME ERIS, contracted work, overseas costs, claim notifications and the additional information form.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Section 24 Landlord Tax in 2026: Finance Costs, Holiday Lets and Ownership
Property & Tax

Section 24 Landlord Tax in 2026: Finance Costs, Holiday Lets and Ownership

How residential finance-cost relief works in 2026, what FHL abolition means, why incorporation needs modelling and how MTD affects individual landlords.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Xero vs QuickBooks in 2026: How to Choose for Your UK Business
Cloud Accounting

Xero vs QuickBooks in 2026: How to Choose for Your UK Business

Compare Xero and QuickBooks using your records, users, VAT, MTD Income Tax, payroll and reporting needs. Verify current plans and prices before subscribing.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026: Eligibility, Limited Costs and a Fair Comparison
VAT

VAT Flat Rate Scheme in 2026: Eligibility, Limited Costs and a Fair Comparison

Check the £150,000 joining limit, 16.5% limited-cost rate, relevant goods tests, capital goods exception and leaving rules before choosing the VAT Flat Rate Scheme.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
SEIS and EIS in 2026: Startup Funding, New Limits and Investor Conditions
Startup Finance

SEIS and EIS in 2026: Startup Funding, New Limits and Investor Conditions

Understand SEIS and EIS investor relief, the expanded EIS company limits from April 2026, advance assurance, share conditions and post-investment compliance.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Director Salary and Dividends in 2026/27: Rates and a Practical Review
Tax Planning

Director Salary and Dividends in 2026/27: Rates and a Practical Review

Use the current 2026/27 dividend rates, employer NIC, £500 dividend allowance and pension rules to model a director’s remuneration without assuming one optimal salary.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
HMRC Compliance Checks in 2026: Records, Rights and How to Respond
HMRC Compliance

HMRC Compliance Checks in 2026: Records, Rights and How to Respond

What an HMRC compliance check means, how to verify and respond to a letter, information notices, records, appeal routes and when specialist COP9 advice is needed.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
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