HMRC National Minimum Wage Enquiry: Small Business Case Study
The Letter Every Small Business Owner Dreads Most small business owners do not spend their evenings studying National Minimum Wage legislation. They are busy serving customers, managing staff, paying suppliers, chasing invoices and dealing with the countless challenges that come with running a business. They do not have an in-house HR department, a compliance team […]
A Landlord’s Guide to Long-Term Family Wealth Planning
How Strategic Tax Planning Helped a Property Investor Reassess Their Family Wealth Strategy Many successful property investors focus on generating income and growing asset values. However, the way those assets are owned can have a significant impact on future tax liabilities and family wealth planning. Recently, ATS Accountants worked with a high-income client who had […]
HMRC Came Calling Years Later: How We Helped a Client in 2025
How We Helped a Client Rebuild His Records and Challenge HMRC’s Tax Calculations Client details have been anonymised to protect confidentiality. When many people receive a letter from HMRC, their first reaction is to panic. That was certainly understandable in this case. A client approached ATS Accountants after learning that HMRC had opened a […]
Case Study: Helping a Greater Manchester Independent Faith School
Case Study: Helping a Greater Manchester Independent Faith School Improve Cash Flow, Tighten Up Credit Control, and Prepare for Its First Statutory Audit with the help of Charity Specialists ATS Accountants Background An independent faith school and registered charity based in Greater Manchester approached ATS Accountants during a challenging period in its development. The school […]
Independent Examination vs Audit: Guide for UK Charity Trustees
Independent Examination vs Audit: Why the Difference Matters One of the most common questions charity trustees ask is whether their charity needs an independent examination or a statutory audit. At first glance, the two may seem similar. Both involve an external review of a charity’s accounts. Both aim to support transparency and accountability. Both can help trustees demonstrate […]
How to Correct VAT Errors (UK): Step-by-Step Guide + Case Study
How to Correct VAT Errors by Voluntary Disclosure in England For UK businesses, especially those operating across regions like Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, and St Helens, Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance is more than a quarterly obligation – it’s a cornerstone of financial integrity. Yet, even well managed companies can carry undetected VAT errors for […]
Received an HMRC Letter About Rental Income? Real Client Story
When an HMRC Letter Turns Up and Panic Sets In – A Real Client Story A little while ago, we received a call from a new client who had been referred to us by one of our existing clients. That existing client had been in a stressful situation themselves about a year earlier, and we’d […]