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Important Update from Companies House on WebFiling System Issue
On Friday 13 March 2026, Companies House confirmed that a problem had been found in its WebFiling service, which many companies use to submit information such as accounts and director changes. The issue has now been resolved, and the service is fully back online. However, Companies House is advising all businesses to take a few…
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Burgis & Bullock’s Annual Tax Update
On Wednesday, the Burgis & Bullock team, along with some of our corporate clients attended our Annual Tax Update at our Leamington Spa office. The session was delivered by Mark Morton from the Mercia Group Ltd and provided valuable insight to support ongoing professional development, highlighting a range of current topics within taxation. The update…
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Payrolling Benefits in 2027: A Practical Guide for Employers
The government is changing the way employee benefits are taxed, and from April 2027, most benefits will be handled through payroll instead of separate year‑end forms. This means things like private medical insurance, company cars, gym memberships, fuel benefit and other everyday perks will have their tax collected each month through PAYE rather than being…
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Are You Missing Out on Patent Box Tax Savings?
Many businesses are still missing out on Patent Box tax relief, even though it can reduce the corporation tax rate on profits from patented products to just 10%. If your business has created something new and protected part of it with a patent, you could be paying much less tax than you are now. The…
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Statutory Sick Pay Changes from 6th April – What Employers Need to Know
Significant reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will come into effect from 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. These represent the most substantial changes in decades and will materially impact payroll operations, budgets, resourcing decisions and sickness absence processes across all sectors. The changes are designed to improve financial stability for lower…
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The Value of Reviewing Your Finances Before the Year Ends
With the end of the tax year approaching, taking time for pre year-end planning can make a significant difference to both your tax position and your wider business strategy. At Burgis & Bullock, we understand how early preparation supports better decision-making, stronger financial control and improved long-term resilience. A pre year-end review is an ideal…
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Why Every Business Should Know Its Break‑Even Point
Knowing your break-even point isn’t just a financial exercise or something reserved for start-ups preparing a pitch deck. It’s one of the most practical and forward-looking metrics any organisation can use – whether you’re launching a new venture, scaling up, or running an established business. We have outlined what the break-even point really means, why…
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Why Strong Accountancy Support Fuels Stronger UK Businesses
At a time when businesses were preparing for the Autumn Budget and navigating ongoing economic uncertainty, the demand for financial advice, tax planning and compliance support increased significantly. This surge in activity meant accountants played a decisive role in maintaining business confidence and supporting economic activity during a challenging period. According to data from the…
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HMRC to send final batches of MTD mandation letters
HMRC is issuing the final waves of Making Tax Digital (MTD) mandation letters, informing taxpayers that they must comply with MTD for Income Tax from April 2026. These letters are triggered by the information included in the taxpayer’s 2024/25 Self-Assessment return. The mandation letters will be issued to taxpayers who submitted their 2024/25 return between…
Understanding your business finances is about far more than meeting your statutory obligations. While many business owners focus on sales and turnover, a deeper understanding of profitability, cash flow and overall financial performance can lead to better decision-making and long-term business success. The financial statements produced by your accountant can …
August 14, 2026
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