The Beyond Compliance Journal
Blog for ambitious
businesses across the UK and internationally.
Practical guides, tax updates, and strategic thinking from the Brookwood team — written for business owners who want to go beyond compliance.
File Tax Return Early
File your tax return early, Time to think and plan, manage your money and avoid unexpected bills is the key to success.
National Minimum Wages April 2025
New national minimum wages from 1st April 2025. 67% increase worth £1,400 to eligible full time worker.
Secure Your Retirement..
"Your Business, Your Future: Why Financial Planning is the Key to a Secure Retirement". The aim is to help business owners understand that planning for their personal financial future is just as important as running their business.
Tax Returns 2025
Just like Christmas, you knew it was coming and now it is here. No bows or ribbons, forget the wrapping paper. Now it is only about the quality of your record keeping and memory.
Claim Your Money Back From HMRC - It Is Called Tax Relief On Your Pension
Contributions to registered pension schemes benefit from tax relief up to certain limits. There are two methods which employers can use to give effect to the tax relief on employee contributions. However, mistakes are often made, and HMRC admit that this may be due to the names given to the reliefs, which are confusing.
Dormant Companies - Remember To Tell HMRC
If you have a dormant company you may receive a letter from HMRC asking you to confirm that no tax is due. You may need to do this even if you have already told HMRC that your company is dormant.
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