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Making Tax Digital for income tax (MTD IT) will become mandatory for many sole traders and landlords from 6 April 2026. It will change how you keep records and report income, and it will affect the way you plan your cashflow and manage deadlines. The timetable and...

For many business owners, bookkeeping isn’t the most exciting part of running a company. It often gets pushed aside until tax deadlines loom or cash flow feels tight. But poor bookkeeping isn’t just an inconvenience—it can lead to missed opportunities, compliance...

WE WOULD FIRST LIKE TO WISH YOU A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. Welcome to our first newsletter for 2026 aiming to bring you the latest in financial news and updates. This month Porter Garland Chartered Accountants focus on the following topics. First our lead story:...

For many small business owners, bookkeeping feels like a chore – something that simply has to be done for the sake of compliance. It’s easy to see it as just a box to tick at the end of the month or quarter. But in reality, smart bookkeeping is one of the most...

If you’ve ever walked into Porter Garland and been greeted with a warm smile, chances are it was from Honor Connor. She’s been with us for more than 30 years — yes, three decades! — and has pretty much seen it all. So we sat down with Honor for a proper catch-up about...

Welcome to our last newsletter for 2025 aiming to bring you the latest in financial news and updates. This month Porter Garland Chartered Accountants focus on the following topics. First our lead story: HMRC reviews directors’ loan account tax relief: HMRC has started...