The Meridian Blog

17 October 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Your 7 November Update and What's Coming in April 2027

Who Making Tax Digital applies to, what goes in your 7 November quarterly update, the penalty rules, and how to get ready if you join at £30,000 in April 2027.

10 October 2026

Tips, Troncs and the New Tipping Rules: A Guide for Hospitality Employers (2026/27)

The tipping rules employers must follow now, the new consultation and 3-year review duties coming in late 2026, and how tips, pooling and troncs are taxed.

3 October 2026

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for You? (2026/27)

Tax, losses, admin and liability compared in plain English, with 2026/27 figures to help you decide whether to trade as a sole trader or a limited company.

26 September 2026

Director's Loan Account Explained: s455 Tax, Interest and Benefit in Kind (2026/27)

How to take your investment back tax free, avoid s455 tax, handle interest and benefit in kind, and what ends up in your public accounts.

10 September 2026

Welcome to the Meridian Accountants Blog

A quick note on why we're starting this blog, and what to expect here.