Meet Jody Miles: the director behind Kara Accountants
Meet Jody Miles, Director of Kara Accountants in Fawley: who he is, what he does for clients, and three things he wishes every client knew.
Autumn Budget 2026 in detail: every change for small businesses, employers, landlords and households
The full rundown of the Autumn Budget 2026: every change for sole traders, limited companies, employers, landlords and households, with the dates they start, in plain English.
Autumn Budget 2026: the key points in plain English
The Autumn Budget 2026 in plain English: what was announced on 28 October, who it affects and when – for everyone, employers, company directors, the self-employed and landlords.
Budget tomorrow: a quick checklist, key dates, and what happens after 28 October
The Autumn Budget is on Wednesday 28 October. A quick checklist to get ready, the Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital dates that don't change, and how we'll help afterwards.
Autumn Budget 2026: what we already know, what to watch, and how to be ready
The Autumn Budget is on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Here's what's already confirmed – frozen income tax thresholds, higher dividend, savings and property income rates, and Making Tax Digital from April 2027 – plus how to get ready without acting on rumours.
Crypto and tax: HMRC is getting a clearer view from 2026
UK crypto platforms are now collecting user and transaction details and will report 2026 to HMRC by 31 May 2027. What counts as taxa
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: a plain‑English guide for sole traders and landlords
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax requires sole traders and landlords with income over £50K to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates via tools like Xero from April 2026, with Kara Accountants offering setup support.
Payroll & Pensions Explained for Small Employers
Taking on your first employee is a big milestone but it also comes with new legal responsibilities. Two of the most important (and often most confusing) are payroll and workplace pensions. For many small employers, payroll and pensions feel complicated,…
The Numbers That Actually Matter in a Small Business
Many small business owners track some numbers, usually turnover, bank balance, or how busy they feel. But being busy doesn’t always mean being profitable, and high turnover doesn’t guarantee financial stability. In reality, there are only a handful of key…
4 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN LOOKING FOR INVESTORS
Everything costs money so when it comes to taking your business to the next level you may need help from some investors. Investors can be so valuable for small businesses but they’re not easy to come across, especially one that…