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Tax guides & accountancy advice for Brighton businesses

Practical guides written by your local Brighton accountants. No jargon, no padding — just useful information to help you manage your money better.

Making Tax Digital · Property

MTD for Landlords: What Brighton Property Owners Need to Do

If your rental income exceeds £50,000, you must comply with MTD now. Plain English guide to quarterly submissions, software and what changes for Brighton landlords.

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Making Tax Digital · HMRC

MTD Quarterly Submissions Explained: What You Actually Send HMRC

Four submissions a year — but what exactly goes in them? Plain English guide to MTD quarterly updates, deadlines and what happens at year end.

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Making Tax Digital · Software

MTD-Compatible Software: Xero, QuickBooks and Your Options

Which software do you need for Making Tax Digital? Honest comparison of Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and free options for Brighton businesses and landlords.

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Making Tax Digital · Self-Employed

MTD for Sole Traders: A Step-by-Step Guide for Brighton Self-Employed

Freelancers, tradespeople, consultants — if you earn over £50,000 self-employed, MTD applies to you now. Here is exactly what to do.

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Software · Cloud Accounting

Xero vs QuickBooks: Which is Right for Your Brighton Business?

Both are excellent — but the right choice depends on your business type, size, and how you work. We break it down honestly.

May 2026 · 7 min read
HMRC · MTD · Compliance

Making Tax Digital 2026: What Brighton Business Owners Need to Know

MTD for Income Tax is now live for higher earners. Here's what sole traders and landlords need to do right now.

May 2026 · 8 min read
Tax Planning · Savings

How to Minimise Your Tax Bill Legally: A Brighton Business Guide

Legitimate, HMRC-compliant strategies that Brighton business owners use to keep more of what they earn.

May 2026 · 9 min read
MTD · HMRC · Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: a plain English guide for Brighton small businesses

MTD for Income Tax is now live. Here is what sole traders and landlords in Brighton need to do — and when.

June 2026 · 7 min read
Bookkeeping · Small Business

What is bookkeeping and why does it matter more than you think?

Most small businesses underestimate the importance of bookkeeping. Here is what it involves and why getting it right changes everything.

June 2026 · 6 min read
VAT · HMRC · Compliance

VAT registration in the UK: when you must register and what happens next

The VAT threshold, what counts as taxable turnover, voluntary registration, and what to expect once you are registered.

June 2026 · 7 min read
Switching Accountants

How to switch accountants without the hassle

Switching is far simpler than most businesses think. Here is exactly how it works and what you need to do.

June 2026 · 5 min read
Payroll · PAYE · Employment

Payroll for small businesses: what you are legally required to do

PAYE, RTI, National Minimum Wage, auto-enrolment — everything Brighton employers need to know when taking on staff.

June 2026 · 7 min read