Self-Assessment Tax Articles | Kingston Burrowes

The Scariest Financial Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)

23 Sep 2025 | Business, Business Planning, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, Sole Trader / Self-Employed, Start-ups

Discover the most common financial mistakes business owners make — from cashflow issues to missed tax planning — and learn how to avoid them for a stronger year ahead.

Are You Paying Too Much Dividend Tax? What Directors Need to Know Before April

23 Sep 2025 | Business, Business Planning, Business Tax, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax

Autumn is the ideal time for directors to review dividend tax planning. Understand 2025/26 tax rates, allowances, and strategies to reduce your tax bill and protect profits.

Avoiding Common HMRC Penalties: What You Might Be Overlooking

12 Aug 2025 | Bookkeeping, Business, Business Accounts, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax, Tax Investigations

HMRC penalties are often avoidable—but they catch out thousands of business owners each year. From missed deadlines to poor record keeping, this guide breaks down the six most common causes of fines and what you can do to stay compliant, reduce stress, and save money.

Now That the Dust Has Settled: Reviewing Your 2024/25 Year-End

1 May 2025 | Business, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax

A smarter way to move forward in 2025/26
The 2024/25 tax year might be behind you, but now’s the time to reflect and reset. From reviewing your financials and improving systems to making better use of tax reliefs, Kingston Burrowes shares five key areas to strengthen your business strategy for the year ahead. Ready to turn insight into action? Let’s make 2025/26 your most strategic year yet.

Changes That Could Affect Your Finances in 2025/26

30 Apr 2025 | Business, Business Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax

Stay informed about key tax changes for the 2025/26 tax year — including income tax thresholds, dividend allowance cuts, and National Insurance updates. Learn how frozen bands and reduced exemptions could affect your personal and business finances, and discover smart strategies to minimise your tax liability.

Taxable Cryptocurrency Transactions

25 Aug 2023 | Business, Business Tax, Cryptocurrency, Personal Tax, Self-Assessment Tax

It is crucial for individuals and businesses operating in the Cryptocurrency space to understand exactly which Cryptocurrency transactions are taxable. Whether it’s Cryptocurrency received as employment income, mining rewards, buying and selling tokens, exchanging Cryptocurrencies, using them for payments, or giving them as gifts, each transaction may have tax implications.