From Christmas hampers to client thank yous, HMRC sets strict rules, including the £50 limit. Learn when you can reclaim VAT, the cashflow benefits, and how to claim back past VAT on gifts.
There are now more than 12,000 TikTok videos out there giving tax and accounting “advice”, and it’s important to know that not all of it is helpful or even true.
We have recently been sent an email from an account pretending to be HMRC, asking to confirm MTD gateway credentials that need to be actioned within 48 hours.
As part of a big push to encourage more people to use their digital tax accounts, HMRC are planning to roll out a wider range of services you can access through your online account or the HMRC app.
The economic environment is currently throwing more uncertainty at business owners, and we are seeing more enquiries regarding VAT deregistration, especially those providing services to the public.
We recently saw the launch of the UK government’s long-term plan for SMEs, while it doesn’t promise anything dramatic, what it does offer is a welcome sense of realism, a grounded, strategic approach to supporting the small and medium–sized businesses that power our economy, especially here in Cornwall.
In February 2026, we’re putting our own spin on the Tour de France with a unique in-office cycling challenge, all to support an incredible cause.
You’re probably seeing A LOT of P&L chatter at the moment, on socials and in the headlines, and that’s because big changes are coming for small businesses. So, let’s talk about it… These changes could impact how you file your accounts, what gets shared publicly, and the tools you’ll need to stay compliant. The
This week, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Emmie to Whyfield HQ for some hands-on experience within our marketing department, and with the wider team. As part of her time with us, we asked her to put together a blog post about life and work in Cornwall. Emmie’s reflected on the contrast between busy city
On Wednesday, 16th July, a few of the team headed down to Truro school for the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Business Fair for a day of connecting. Laura, our MD, Roxane, our Operations Director and Megan, our Head of Brand, headed down first thing for the morning breakfast, where Laura was amongst the speakers. She
You may have spotted the viral strawberry and crème sandwich from M&S doing the rounds on social media or in-store. Inspired by the popular Japanese ‘sando’, it certainly caught people’s attention, and now, it’s catching the eye of VAT professionals too.
When clients express a desire to “give something back” to their local community, the conversation often moves beyond simple charity donations. They’re looking for meaningful, strategic philanthropy that creates lasting impact whilst offering tax advantages and administrative simplicity.