Graeme Seavor 
As expected, this year’s Spring Statement did not introduce any major new tax announcements. The Government has previously confirmed that the Spring event is intended to provide an update on the public finances rather than act as a full fiscal reset. The Autumn Budget remains the main opportunity for significant tax or spending changes. That …
Starting a new role often comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty, but for Nathan Harmon, joining SeavorChartered has been a positive step in a career that’s already taken a few interesting turns. From sixth form to scuba diving in Bali, through apprenticeships and professional exams, Nathan brings a broad set of experiences and …
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has been talked about for years, with delays and uncertainty along the way. From April 2026, it is finally happening and it will affect many sole traders and landlords across the UK. In our latest podcast, Francesca (Head of Payroll) sits down with Graeme (Director and Client Manager) and …
The requirement for small companies and micro-entities to file their profit and loss accounts with Companies House has been paused following stakeholder concerns, Companies House has confirmed this week. The news was revealed in an update to the “Filing your Companies House accounts” guidance on gov.uk yesterday. The new requirement had been expected to come …
Preparing for an audit is rarely anyone’s favourite job, but it is part of running a resilient, well-managed business. HMRC is under continued pressure to close the tax gap. In 2024/25 alone, it completed around 316,000 compliance checks and has continued to invest heavily in new staff, data tools and digital systems. Against that backdrop, …
The Scottish Budget for 2026/27 brings further changes to Income Tax, continuing the gradual divergence between how Scottish residents are taxed compared with the rest of the UK. While the headline message from the Scottish Government is that most people will pay less Income Tax, the reality depends heavily on where your income sits. For …
Irregular income, no employer sick pay, and responsibility for your own tax bills make cash planning more important when you work for yourself. Yet many people have little to fall back on. The FCA’s 2024 Financial Lives survey found that one in ten UK adults has no cash savings, and a further 21% have less …
Joining a new team and starting a career is a big milestone, and for Karis Abbott, it’s one she’s embraced with enthusiasm from day one. Just a short time into her apprenticeship with SeavorChartered, Karis has settled in well, found her routine and brought a lovely energy into the office. With college underway and her …
Xero has announced one of its biggest updates in recent years. Automatic bank reconciliation, powered by its new AI engine, JAX, is now rolling out in beta across the UK. For many small businesses and finance teams, this could remove hours of repetitive work each week and reduce the errors that often creep in through …
As the dark nights draw in, plenty of businesses are planning Christmas parties or staff celebrations. These are a great way to thank your team for their hard work and end the year on a high. Some of these events can be tax free if they meet HMRC’s criteria, while others may trigger a taxable …
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