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, partners and company directors who need to file a Self Assessment tax return.

Service page: Self Assessment tax returns

Related services: Sole trader accounts, HMRC registrations, 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 company directors
  • Self Assessment for sole traders

VAT and Making Tax Digital

Themes covering VAT registration, VAT Returns and the digital record keeping rules for VAT and Income Tax.

Service page: Making Tax Digital

Related services: VAT, Accounting software, Bookkeeping

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

  • When to register for VAT
  • VAT schemes overview
  • Making Tax Digital for VAT
  • Making Tax Digital for Income Tax start dates
  • What counts as qualifying income
  • Choosing compatible software

Corporation Tax

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

Service page: Corporation Tax Returns

Related services: Company 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.

Service page: CIS services

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

Planned guide topics (not yet published)

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

Company formation

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

Service page: Company formation

Related services: Confirmation statements, Corporation Tax, Bookkeeping, Company 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.

Service page: Inheritance Tax

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