What Is Xero and Why Do Accountants Recommend It
Discover what Xero is, how it works, and why UK accountants recommend it for small businesses, sole traders, and limited companies in 2025.
Practical guides from the NDCA team on VAT, self assessment, payroll, Xero and Making Tax Digital — written in plain English for UK small business owners, sole traders and landlords.
Tax for Influencers and Content Creators UK
UK tax guide for influencers and content creators. Learn about self assessment, VAT, expenses, and what HMRC expects from your income in 2026/27.
How to Account for Stock and Inventory in Xero
Learn how to account for stock and inventory in Xero, from tracked items to cost of goods sold, with practical steps for UK small businesses.
Bookkeeping for Builders and Construction Trades UK
Practical bookkeeping advice for UK builders and construction trades. CIS, VAT, subcontractors, and Making Tax Digital explained clearly.
How Locum Doctors Should Handle Their Tax Returns
Locum doctors face complex tax rules. This guide covers self assessment, allowable expenses, IR35, and NHS pension tax for UK locums in 2026/27.
What Is a Management Account?
Learn what management accounts are, what they include, and why every small business owner needs them to make better financial decisions.
What Is a P11D and When Do I Need to Submit One?
Find out what a P11D form is, which benefits it covers, who must file one, and the 2026/27 deadlines — practical UK employer guidance.
What Tax Does a Self-Employed Tradesperson Pay?
Find out exactly what tax a self-employed tradesperson pays in the UK — income tax, National Insurance, VAT, and CIS explained clearly.
VAT Reverse Charge for Construction Trades
The VAT reverse charge for construction confuses many trades. Here's a plain-English guide to who it applies to, how it works, and what to do.
Employment Allowance: What It Is and Who Can Claim
Find out what the Employment Allowance is, how much you can claim in 2026/27, who qualifies, and how to apply through your payroll software.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax 2026: What UK Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know
Making Tax Digital 2026 sole traders and landlords face a major shift this year. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) is no longer on the horizon —…
Top Benefits of Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping and Accounting Tasks
Running a growing UK business often means bookkeeping gets pushed to evenings and weekends, or ignored until a VAT deadline forces the issue. The benefits of outsourcing bookkeeping show up…