Resources

UK accounting and tax resource hubs

Topic clusters that support our commercial services. Full guide articles will be published here as they are reviewed for accuracy. Planned topics below are not live article pages.

Self Assessment

Guidance themes for individuals, sole traders and landlords who need to file a Self Assessment tax return.

Commercial page: Self Assessment accountant

Related services: Sole trader accounts, Landlord accounting, Bookkeeping

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • Who needs to complete a Self Assessment
  • Self Assessment deadlines
  • Allowable expenses overview
  • Payments on account explained
  • Self Assessment for landlords
  • Self Assessment for sole traders

Landlord / property tax

Property accounting and tax themes for UK landlords and investors. Linked to related commercial services.

Commercial page: Landlord accountant

Related services: Self Assessment, Capital Gains Tax, Property tax returns, SPV accounting

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • Landlord allowable expenses
  • Rental income and Self Assessment
  • CGT when selling rental property
  • Property held personally vs limited company (overview)
  • Tax records landlords should retain

Corporation Tax

Support themes for UK limited companies preparing Corporation Tax computations and CT600 returns.

Commercial page: Corporation Tax accountant

Related services: Annual accounts, Bookkeeping, Company formation

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • Corporation Tax deadlines
  • When Corporation Tax needs to be paid
  • CT600 explained
  • Allowable expenses for companies
  • Associated companies overview
  • Capital allowances for limited companies

CIS

Construction Industry Scheme themes for contractors and subcontractors.

Commercial page: CIS accountant

Related services: Bookkeeping, Payroll, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • How CIS works
  • Contractor vs subcontractor
  • CIS deduction rates
  • CIS300 deadlines
  • Reclaiming CIS deductions
  • Gross Payment Status overview

Company formation

Themes covering incorporation and the filings that follow for new UK limited companies.

Commercial page: Company formation

Related services: Confirmation statements, Corporation Tax, Bookkeeping, Annual accounts

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • How to form a limited company
  • Information required to register
  • Persons with significant control
  • What happens after company formation
  • Corporation Tax registration for new companies

Inheritance Tax

Calculation and return support themes. Sterling Crest does not provide probate, will drafting or trust deed drafting.

Commercial page: Inheritance Tax accountant

Related services: Capital Gains Tax

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • Inheritance Tax thresholds overview
  • Nil-rate band
  • Residence nil-rate band
  • Lifetime gifts overview
  • IHT deadlines