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Winter Payments 2025: What Pensioners Need to Know
Winter Payments 2025: What Pensioners Need to Know – and How to Opt Out (deadline 12-14 September 2025) Important changes have been...
Guest Blogger: Sarah Seastron
Aug 312 min read


Tax Planning for Small Business Owners – Why It Should Be Your Year-Round Priority
Many small business owners only think about tax planning as the year-end deadline approaches. But a last-minute approach often leads to...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 272 min read


Key Changes Happening at Companies House: What You Need to Know
Companies House have begun their planned tightening of regulations to combat company fraud, as well as providing more security for...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 273 min read


Passing the pigs at Gargrave Show
We had a fabulous time exhibiting at this year's Gargrave Show (16th August). This was our first time at the show and it did not...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 241 min read


Workplace Pensions: Understanding Tax Relief and Scheme Types
Workplace pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for retirement — but the amount of tax relief you receive depends on...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 192 min read


Temporary Staffing Fraud: Why HMRC Could Target Your Construction Business
HMRC is ramping up efforts to combat VAT fraud in the staffing industry. Unfortunately, some compliant businesses are increasingly being...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 191 min read


Key Tax Dates: September 2025
Here's a list of key UK tax dates and deadlines for the upcoming month. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 181 min read


Help to Grow: Business courses for small business owners
The Small Business Charter is offering two courses tailor-made for SMEs to help grow your business. Help to Grow: Management Essentials...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 141 min read


Yorkshire Day Quiz
Thank you to everyone that took part in our Yorkshire Day quiz! For those that have been wondering if they answered correctly, the...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 131 min read


Beware of Bogus Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Refund Claims
HMRC has warned property buyers about unscrupulous agents offering to reclaim Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). They argue a house was...
Shepherd Partnership
Aug 111 min read


Why The Absence of a Will Can Create Serious Complications
The recent passing of pop star Liam Payne has highlighted an issue which is often overlooked: the consequences of dying without a Will....
charlotte8565
Aug 52 min read


Reminder: HMRC Interest Now Accruing on 2nd Payment on Account (Due 31st July)
As we move into August, a quick but important reminder for anyone making Income Tax payments on account for the 2024/25 tax year: if you...
charlotte8565
Jul 312 min read


Visit us at this year's Gargrave Show
We're very happy to say that we'll be exhibiting at this year's Gargrave Show - which takes place on Saturday 16th August. We'll be...
charlotte8565
Jul 291 min read


Team Achievements!
Several members of our team have recently passed exams... and we are super-proud of all the progress they are making! Lily has passed...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 291 min read


MTD IT: Key Updates
July 2025 brought significant developments in the ongoing rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). While the decision to...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 292 min read


Government-backed Start-Up Loans
The Government-backed Start-Up Loans scheme offers unsecured loans of £500 to £25,000 to help you to start or grow your business. With a...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 251 min read


Welcome to Willow!
Huge congratulations go to our team member, Karen, who recently welcomed her beautiful new daughter, Willow. We wish Karen and her family...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 231 min read


Hot off the press: No Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax
Important Update HMRC has officially confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will not be extended to Corporation Tax, at least for the...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 222 min read


Work Experience: A very kind write-up from our recent student!
Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome our latest work experience student, Hasan to the office. Hasan is a Year 10 student at a...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 201 min read


New Electric Car Grant Now Live – What you need to know
The new Electric Car Grant went live on 16 July 2025, offering up to £3,750 off new electric vehicles (EVs) priced under £37,000. If you...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 172 min read
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