Blog - Holeys

24-09-2026

The most wonderful time of the year for tax savings: HMRC’s £150-a-head party exemption

As the winter months approach and the nights begin to roll in, many businesses start to plan and book their annual Christmas bash. What is often the

23-09-2026

Following the latest Facebook fad? Did you know you need to pay tax on your cake shed?

While honesty boxes have long been a part of British culture, little sheds are popping up at the end of people's front gardens that hold a mass

17-09-2026

Invoice financing vs overdrafts: Which one closes your cash flow gap?

Cash tied up in unpaid invoices, with upcoming payroll and other business costs pending, can be frustrating and destabilising for many SMEs. With 41.8 per cent of

16-09-2026

What a change in the National Living Wage could mean for SMES ahead of the Autumn Budget

The Autumn Budget is now less than two months away, falling on 28 October 2026. As business owners anxiously await the proposed tax changes, employees tend to

10-09-2026

What are the most common payroll mistakes?

Doing payroll can be quite a tricky process for employers. With so many factors going into the process, it can be easy to make an error. It

09-09-2026

Five ways small businesses can improve payroll efficiency

National Payroll Week is a fitting moment to look again at how payroll actually runs in your business. It is one of the few functions that touch

02-09-2026

Crypto investors have paid £1.38 billion in tax: Do you know what you need to pay?

HMRC sent over 65,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over the last year due to a suspected underpayment of tax. Now, for the first time, HMRC has

01-09-2026

Sequencing short-term finance effectively is vital for avoiding the interest trap

For many businesses, short-term finance can provide an essential lifeline when cash flow becomes tight. Whether a business needs support covering a gap between paying suppliers and

01-09-2026

Inflation increases to a four-month high – How will businesses be impacted?

The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest data that has been

01-09-2026

Gifting out of income – The overlooked way to reduce Inheritance Tax

For many people, giving financial support to family members is an important part of their financial planning. Whether it is helping children with pension contributions or providing

01-09-2026

Reckless tax statements: How could an honest mistake become criminal?

In June 2026, the Government published a document to gather views on the introduction of a criminal offence for making reckless or untrue statements relating to tax.

01-09-2026

Apprenticeship funding has changed – What does this mean for your next hire?

New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are becoming