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Contact Our Chester Team →Is Your Chester Business Ready for Making Tax Digital? The End of the Shoe box Receipt is Here
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: 18 August, 2025 For decades, the "shoebox method" has been a familiar, if chaotic, staple for many self-employed individuals and landlords in Chester. The annual ritual of gathering a year's worth of crumpled...
Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Accountant in Chester
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: 11 August, 2025 Choosing the right accountants in Chester can make a huge difference to your business’s success, your tax bill, and your peace of mind. At Phillips & Co, we’ve been helping local businesses,...
5 Essential Tax Tips for Chester Businesses
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: 22 July, 2025 Navigating the world of business tax can be complex. For business owners in our historic city of Chester, staying on top of your tax obligations while maximising your financial efficiency is crucial...
Understanding Your Income Tax: A Guide to Rates & Allowances for Chester Businesses & Individuals
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: June 11, 2025 Understanding your Income Tax can feel like deciphering a complex puzzle. With rates, bands, and various allowances, it’s easy to get lost. But for every sole trader, small business owner, and...
Navigating Finances: A Guide for Sole Traders and Small Businesses in Chester
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: June 03, 2025 As a sole trader or small business owner, you're likely juggling many tasks. While focusing on your core business is crucial, neglecting your finances can lead to serious problems down the line....
Starting Up in Chester? Your Business Plan’s Financial Foundations are Key!
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: May 12, 2025 Launching a new business in Chester is an exciting prospect! But turning a great idea into a successful venture requires careful planning. A comprehensive business plan is your roadmap, essential not...
Going Self-Employed in Chester? Your Quick Start Guide!
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: May 9, 2025 Taking the leap into self-employment is an exciting step. Whether you're starting a new business, freelancing, or becoming a sole trader in Chester, getting your affairs in order from the outset is...
Essential Financial Strategies for Your Chester Business to Thrive in 2025
Author: Phillips & Co Accountants, Chester Date: May 6, 2025 The business landscape in 2025 continues to present both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for local enterprises here in Chester. As we move further into the year, ensuring your business not...
Get Ready for MTD for Income Tax!
Date: April 22, 2025 The way self-employed individuals and landlords manage and report their taxes is undergoing a significant transformation. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) is on the horizon, marking a major shift towards a fully...
Smart Profit Extraction: Strategies for UK Business Owners in 2025/26 Smart Profit Extraction
Date: April 17, 2025 The new 2025/26 tax year is upon us (starting April 6th, 2025), and for business owners, it's the perfect time to think strategically about how you take money out of your company. Efficient profit extraction isn't just about accessing your...
Self-Assessment Tax Year End 2024/25 Guide
Date: April 04, 2025 As the 2024/25 tax year officially ends on April 5th,2025, and the new 2025/26 tax year begins on April 6th, 2025, we're writing with some important reminders and information to help you prepare for your accounts and tax return preparation. Action...
National Insurance Changes 2025/26
Accountants Chester: National Insurance Changes 2025/26Date: March 25, 2025 For businesses in Chester, the upcoming 2025/26 tax year (starting April 6th) brings significant changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs). To navigate these changes, which will...