Which business expenses really count for home-office relief and how to calculate them

Dec 02, 2025 | by Léa Dubois

I often get asked by clients and readers: “Which home-office costs can I actually claim, and how do I work out the amounts?” Working from home has become commonplace, but the rules for claiming...

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How to prepare a self-assessment pack that makes your accountant thank you

Dec 02, 2025 | by Léa Dubois

If you’ve ever handed me a random folder of receipts or emailed a jumble of spreadsheets with “final” in the filename, you know how much time I spend digging for clarity. An organised...

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Trimming VAT surprises: a simple checklist for small retailers using the flat-rate scheme

Dec 02, 2025 | by Léa Dubois

I know how easy it is for VAT to become a source of anxiety for small retailers. You’re stocking shelves, serving customers, juggling tills and online orders — the last thing you need is an...

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