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How to file your Self Assessment tax return with HMRC
The 31st January deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return for the 2021/22 tax year is fast... Read more
7 tips to improve your client onboarding process
Create a smooth and efficient onboarding process with our new client checklist for accountants. Read more
How is your Self Assessment tax bill calculated?
We explain how your Self Assessment tax bill is calculated, when you can view it and how FreeAgent ca... Read more
Energy bills support for businesses to be reduced
The government has announced details of the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses, which wi... Read more
5 ways to find more clients for your accountancy or bookkeeping practice
If you want to grow your practice, it’s vital to expand your client base. But where should you be loo... Read more
Keep calm during Self Assessment season
We’ve put together some useful tips that should help you stay cool as a cucumber all the way to 31st ... Read more
MTD for Income Tax delayed until 2026
The government has announced a two-year delay to the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Inc... Read more
What’s it like working in the Ops team at FreeAgent?
Joanna shares her experience of working in FreeAgent’s Ops engineering team. Read more
4-step checklist for choosing a property accountant
Keep your property finances in safe hands by choosing the right property accountant with the help of ... Read more
Replacement relief: what can landlords claim for wear and tear?
Landlords can claim a tax deduction when replacing certain household items. We outline what you can c... Read more
Paid advertising tips to drive traffic to your practice’s website
Paid advertising can drive new clients to your accounting or bookkeeping practice’s website. Here are... Read more
Christmas expenses 2022: what can you claim?
From office parties to festive gifts, your business could be claiming tax relief on a number of expen... Read more
What happens if you can’t pay your Self Assessment tax bill?
Even the most organised small business owners might occasionally struggle to pay their tax bill on ti... Read more
3 tips to set your practice up for Self Assessment success
With Self Assessment season just around the corner, it’s time to start implementing processes to set ... Read more
6 ways you can support small businesses this Christmas
Here are six meaningful ways to make a big difference to the UK’s smallest businesses this festive se... Read more
Payroll corrections are now live
We all make mistakes - and you can now correct payroll errors from the previous tax year in FreeAgent. Read more
Exciting (and time-saving) updates to bank feed reconsent
Find out more about how FreeAgent’s industry-leading functionality saves accountants and their client... Read more
How to make sure your suppliers are a perfect fit
Reliability, competitive pricing and excellent service are some of the key qualities to look for in y... Read more
Autumn Statement 2022: the lowdown for small businesses
A roundup of the main points affecting small businesses and landlords in the Chancellor's 2022 Autumn... Read more
How recycling can save your small business money
How recycling could help your business save money, generate extra income and build a more sustainable... Read more
FreeAgent named Friendliest Software of the Year 2022
FreeAgent took home the Friendliest Software of the Year prize at the annual LUCA Awards. Read more
How to prepare your landlord clients for MTD for ITSA
With MTD for ITSA fast approaching, it’s important to start thinking about how to prepare your landlo... Read more
How bookkeepers can help their clients through tough times
There’s no denying that recent years have been difficult for many small businesses. Here’s how you ca... Read more
7 portfolio tips for designers
Ideas from FreeAgent on how to showcase your skills, abilities and experiences in a well-thought-out ... Read more
Self Assessment: accounting for Universal Credit, pension contributions and student loans on your tax return
Here’s how to account for Universal Credit, pension contributions and student loan repayments on your... Read more
How to tell HMRC about a change to your personal details
In this article, we explain why it’s important for HMRC to have your up-to-date details and the steps... Read more
Bookkeeping for landlords: how to get your property accounts into shape
Find out the key information that landlords need to know in order to keep their books in shape and co... Read more
How to price your product or service in 5 easy steps
Pricing tips to help you cover your costs, make a decent profit and maximise sales. Read more
How to claim for allowable expenses and other types of tax relief on your Self Assessment tax return
Find out how to claim for allowable expenses and other types of tax relief when completing your Self ... Read more
How to write a mission statement for your practice
A mission statement can explain your accounting practice’s purpose in just a few words. Here’s how to... Read more