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Accountants and tax advisors. We can help with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accountancy and tax. Contact us. CJLAccountancy.co.uk
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Quick, clear and caring support - just how we like it 💛

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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🚗 Self-Employed? Don’t Miss Out on Your Car Expense Claims!
If you use your car for business, HMRC gives you two ways to claim expenses:
Actual Costs
Simplified Expenses

Our latest blog looks at both options and what business journeys are.

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Car Expenses for the Self-Employed: Actual Costs vs Simplified Expenses
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January 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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💡Simplified Expenses Made Easy💡

If you’re self-employed, keeping track of exact costs for expenses can be time-consuming.

HMRC’s Simplified Expenses let you use flat-rate allowances to make it easier.

👉 Read our full guide here: www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/simplified-e...
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HMRC Simplified Expenses: A Self-Employed Guide to Flat-Rate Allowances
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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Making tax simple, fast, and stress-free is what we love to do! 💛

Huge thanks to this client for their kind words.

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January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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🚨 Self-Assessment 24/25: Don’t let penalties and interest catch you out!

31 Jan deadline is approaching. Our blog explains: Late filing/payment penalties, interest on unpaid tax, when you can appeal penalties, reduce stress and avoid fines.
Read here: www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/what-happens...
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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🥂 Happy New Year 🥂

May your 2026 be filled with joy, success, and zero accounting headaches!

We'll be back from the Christmas break on Monday 5 January.
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

From all of us at CJL Accountancy, we wish you a joyful Christmas filled with peace, laughter, and maybe even a little time away from spreadsheets!

We're taking a couple of weeks off to recharge before getting stuck into 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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⭐️ “Excellent service - very responsive, very professional, very proactive and very courteous.”

We take pride in delivering accurate advice, genuine support and great communication.

Thank you to this client for wonderful feedback 💛

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December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Understanding basic accountancy terms can make managing your business much easier, from knowing what cash flow means to how dividends work.
We have a simple glossary to help you make sense of it all.
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Accountancy Terms Explained: Simple Definitions for Small Business Owners
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December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💡 Tax evasion. Tax avoidance. Tax planning.

The differences are crucial.

❌ Evasion = illegal and punishable
⚠️ Avoidance = legal but risky
✅ Planning = legal, sensible, and essential

Read our latest blog for more info:
👉 www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/understandin...
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Understanding the Difference Between Tax Evasion, Avoidance and Planning
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We love making complex tax and accounting matters simple and easy to understand. Clear advice, fast support, and confidence for our clients - that’s what we aim for every time!

#FeelGoodFriday #ClientReview #CJLAccountancy #TrustedAdvisor #AccountingMadeSimple #ClientPraise #TaxSupport
December 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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The 2025 UK Budget - what it means for you 👇

We’ve broken down all the key announcements in our latest blog:
👉 www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/uk-budget-20...

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UK Budget 2025: What It Means for Individuals, Landlords, and Small Businesses
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🚨 Autumn Budget 2025: What to Expect 🚨

With the UK Budget coming on 26 November, there’s a lot of speculation about what it could mean for businesses and individuals.
Our blog breaks down the rumours.
👉 Read here: www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/upcoming-bud...
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Upcoming Budget: What to Expect on 26 November 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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💼 Limited Company Year-End: What You Need to Know

Your company’s year-end isn’t just a deadline - it’s your opportunity to take stock, plan ahead, and make sure you’re not missing any tax-saving opportunities.

📘 Read our latest blog here: www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/limited-comp...

#SmallBusinessUK
Limited Company Year-End Accounting: What to Do and When
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💼 Thinking about setting up payroll for your business?

In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ How to register and set up payroll
✅ Common payroll mistakes to avoid

📘 Read the full guide here: www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/how-to-set-u...

#Payroll #SmallBusinessUK #Accountancy #PAYE #HMRC
How to Set Up and Run Payroll in the UK
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🎄 Christmas parties and gifts - what’s tax-deductible (and what’s not)?

If you’re planning a festive treat for your team (or yourself!), you need to know what HMRC allows.

Read the full guide 👉
Christmas Parties and Gifts: What’s Tax-Deductible?
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November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💡Are you a company director? Don’t forget your Self Assessment.

In my latest blog, I’ve broken down:
✅ When and why directors need to file
✅ What income to include
✅ Key deadlines to watch

Read the full guide here 👉 www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/self-assessm...

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Self-Assessment Tax for Directors: What You Need to Know
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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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💡 Director’s Loan Account or Dividend - do you know the difference?

👉 Taking money from your company the wrong way can lead to overdrawn loan accounts, S455 tax charges, and a benefit-in-kind if the loan is £10k.

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The Difference Between Director’s Loan Accounts and Dividends (and Why It Matters)
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🧾 Are you a landlord? Don’t forget your tax return!

Our latest blog is here www.cjlaccountancy.co.uk/tax-returns-...

At CJL Accountancy, we help landlords stay compliant and save time (and stress) when it comes to tax returns.

#Landlords #TaxReturn #PropertyIncome #MakingTaxDigital
Tax Returns for Landlords: Everything You Need to Know
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October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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💼 Being a company director is about more than filing accounts.

Many small business owners aren’t aware of their wider legal duties, and failing to follow them can mean fines, disqualification, or even personal liability.

👉 Read our latest blog:
Directors' Responsibilities: What You’re Legally Meant to Do
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October 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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💡 Running a small business is exciting – but it’s easy to slip up when it comes to tax.

Over the years, we’ve helped clients fix the same mistakes time and time again but with a little planning, all of these can be avoided.
👉 Read our latest blog
The Most Common Tax Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accountancy and tax services for small business and individuals including landlords and influencers.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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⏰ Don’t miss the 5 October deadline!

If you had untaxed income in the 2024/25 tax year - whether from self-employment, rental property, interest or dividends - the deadline to register for Self-Assessment with HMRC is 5 October 2025.

📖 Read our blog here:
Don’t Miss the 5 October Deadline to Register for Self-Assessment 2024/25
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accountancy and tax services for small business and individuals including landlords and influencers.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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💡 When does a hobby become a business in HMRC’s eyes?

Side hustles are booming but the tricky part is knowing when your passion project tips into taxable business territory.

📌 Read our latest blog here:
Tax and Side Hustles: When Does a Hobby Become a Business?
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accountancy and tax services for small business and individuals including landlords and influencers.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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💡 Do you have cryptocurrency? HMRC has clear tax rules - and not knowing them could cost you.

Our latest blog breaks down crypto tax in the UK for beginners:
✅ When you pay CGT
✅ How to keep records
✅ Common mistakes to avoid

👉 Read the guide here:
A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto from a UK Tax Perspective
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September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨HMRC is cracking down on personal expenditure in Self-Assessment returns🚨

HMRC has launched a new campaign aimed at expenses with a personal element being claimed as business costs.

📌 Read our latest blog to find out what’s happening:
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HMRC Targets Personal Expenses Add-Backs - What You Need To Know
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accountancy and tax services for small business and individuals including landlords and influencers.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM