The Beyond Compliance Journal
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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.
The Brookwood Budget Blog -Review
This was a Budget with plenty of headline support, but also several changes that reward forward planning.
What Is a Virtual Finance Director?
Most businesses reach a point where the bookkeeping is under control, but nobody senior is turning those numbers into strategic decisions. A virtual finance director fills that gap without the cost or commitment of hiring a full-time FD, and it is a conversation we often have with clients who have outgrown compliance-only support.
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: What You Need to Know
Since April 2026, landlords with combined gross property and self-employment income above £50,000 have had to move away from relying on one Self Assessment return each year and start submitting quarterly updates instead. We are already helping clients through that change because, in practice, Making Tax Digital affects how you keep your records throughout the year, not simply what happens when January comes around.
What to Expect From an HMRC Tax Investigation
If you've received a letter from HMRC, the first thing to do is work out exactly what it's asking for and when to respond. A compliance check does not mean HMRC has decided something is wrong. If HMRC hasn't contacted you but you already know there's a problem, go to the voluntary disclosure section below.
Understanding the UK VAT Registration Threshold
The UK VAT registration threshold is £90,000. Learn how the rolling 12-month test works, what happens if you cross it, and how to check your own position now.
Capital Gains Tax Allowance Explained | Brookwood
The capital gains tax allowance is £3,000 for the 2026/27 tax year. That is the amount of profit you can make from selling chargeable assets before you owe capital gains tax (CGT).
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