The Pivot Cloud Blog
Plain English tax and accounting guides for small businesses, sole traders and directors across Richmond and South West London. Written by the Pivot Cloud team, checked against HMRC guidance, and updated when the rules change.
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Autumn Budget 2026: What Was Announced and What It Means for You
Autumn Budget 2026: What Was Announced and What It Means for You Chancellor John Healey delivered the Autumn Budget on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The speech made headlines, but the Treasury documents published afterwards decide your tax bill. We at Pivot Cloud have read those documents. This guide sets out only what they confirm, with…
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Self Assessment: Your Countdown to 31 January 2027 Starts Now
This Saturday, 31 October 2026, is the paper Self Assessment deadline. The online deadline is 31 January 2027. Filing online gives you three more months to find out exactly what you owe. We at Pivot Cloud are working through this countdown with our clients across Richmond and South West London right now. This guide sets…
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Earning Over £30,000? Making Tax Digital Applies to You from April 2027
If you are a sole trader or a landlord, and your qualifying income is over £30,000, your tax reporting changes on 6 April 2027. From that date you must keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. HMRC said on 5 October 2026 that around 1,077,000 more sole…
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The Budget Is on Wednesday: What Your Business Should Do Before 28 October
The Autumn Budget is on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first Budget, and the date was confirmed by HM Treasury in a letter to the Treasury Select Committee on 31 July 2026. The statement is expected at around 12:30pm UK time, after Prime Minister’s Questions. That gives business owners in…
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Avoiding UK Tax Pitfalls: A Deep Dive into the Statutory Residence Test
UK tax residence sounds simple: live here, pay tax here. In practice, the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) decides the position for everyone from returning expats to airline crew, and a misunderstanding can create a full year of UK tax on worldwide income. The SRT was introduced in April 2013 to replace a system built on…
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Starting a Business in the UK: Essential Tax Tips for Success
Thinking about starting a business in the UK? It is an exciting venture, but navigating the tax system is crucial to ensuring your business runs smoothly from day one. Whether you are a startup or a small enterprise, understanding UK business taxes can make all the difference. In this guide, we break down the key…
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