Business

Name: Swindells Chartered Accountants
Address: Wilson House, 48 Brooklyn Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2DX
Price range: ££

July downloadable guides

Our monthly downloadable guides for you to tread at your leisure.

Understanding the latest ISA rules – what savers need to know

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) remain one of the most tax efficient ways to save and invest and recent rule changes have made them even more flexible. With further reforms planned from April 2027, now is a good time to review how you use your ISA allowance. Recent ISA changes Several changes were introduced in 2024, […]

R&D tax relief – new claim notification rules explained

Businesses claiming Research & Development (R&D) tax relief should be aware of an important new HMRC requirement. As part of its efforts to reduce errors and fraud, HMRC has introduced a mandatory claim notification process for certain businesses. Missing the notification deadline could mean losing the right to claim R&D tax relief altogether. Who needs […]

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report their income and expenses to HMRC. From 6 April 2026 sole traders and landlords must use it if their total annual income, not profit from self employment and property is over £50,000.  You, or your agent if you […]

How SMEs can use AI more proactively in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for large corporations. In 2026, SMEs have more access than ever to affordable, practical AI solutions that can improve efficiency, reduce costs and support growth. The challenge isn’t access — it’s knowing where to start and how to use it effectively. For many businesses AI is […]

Statutory Sick Pay changes from April 2026 – payroll updates

From 6 April 2026, important changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) came into effect, impacting both employers and employees. While businesses will need to make some practical adjustments, the reforms also present an opportunity to improve absence management, support employee wellbeing, and create a more inclusive workplace culture. What has changed? The key updates to […]