Plain-English guides for Cornwall's small businesses
MTD, self-employment, landlords, VAT and everything in between — written the way we'd explain it over a cup of tea.
Community25 April 2026Flora Day Helston: 8th May 2026
Every May, Helston comes alive for Flora Day — one of Cornwall's most iconic traditions. Here's our local guide to making the most of the day.
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News22 April 2026Why More Cornwall Businesses Are Moving Back to Local Accountants
Cornwall businesses are tired of call centres, outsourcing and generic advice. Here's why local, personal accountancy is making a comeback.
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MTD Updates17 April 2026MTD Specialists in Helston & South West Cornwall
Based in Helston, we help sole traders, landlords and small businesses across Cornwall get ready for Making Tax Digital — with real people, not jargon.
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Business Advice11 April 2026How to Be Tax Efficient in Business
Running a tax-efficient business isn't about dodging tax — it's about not paying more than you need to. Here's how to get it right from day one.
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MTD Updates7 April 2026Making Tax Digital Exemptions: Who Can Apply
HMRC has released clearer guidance on who can apply for a Making Tax Digital exemption. Here's what qualifies — and what doesn't.
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Business Advice6 April 2026CIS Tax Rebates in Cornwall: Are You Owed £1,000s Back?
Subcontractors across Cornwall are quietly overpaying tax under CIS. Here's how to check whether HMRC owes you a rebate — and how to claim it.
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Tips20 March 2026Allowable Expenses Sole Traders Miss
Most sole traders quietly overpay tax by missing expenses they're perfectly entitled to claim. Here are 12 of the most common ones.
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News13 March 2026MTD for Landlords: What to Know Before April 2026
From 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital reshapes how landlords report rental income. Here's what's coming — and how to get ahead of it.
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The Hidden Cost of DIY Bookkeeping
Doing your own books feels like a saving — until you count the time, stress and missed expenses. Here's the real cost of DIY bookkeeping.
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MTD Updates2 February 2026Making Tax Digital Myths Busted
MTD has attracted a lot of noise — and a lot of myths. Here are ten of the biggest, and the plain-English truth behind each one.
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News12 January 2026Making Tax Digital (MTD) Explained for UK Small Businesses
Making Tax Digital is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in years. Here's a plain-English guide to what it means for your business.
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