Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for Me?
If you're starting a new business, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is…
When Should You Hire an Accountant?
As your business grows, so do your financial responsibilities. An accountant doesn't…
Lesmahagow Show - Saturday 30th May 2026
Lesmahagow Farmers’ Society held its first show in 1807, and it has been an annual…
Self-employed and behind on tax? What to do
Falling behind on your tax isn’t as uncommon as you might think. Work can be…
Crypto Currency Capital Gains Tax
Find out if you need to pay Capital Gains Tax on gains you make when you sell,…
Making Tax Digital Deadlines
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a new way for sole traders and landlords to…
Lesmahagow Fireworks 2025
This year's Lesmahagow Community Fireworks Display is Sunday 2nd November with FREE…
Chartered Accountants Amongst Most Trusted Professions in Scotland
Chartered Accountants are Scotland’s most trusted professionals, according to new…
New HMRC Rules for UK Cryptoasset Service Providers coming Jan26
From 1 January 2026, anyone using crypto-asset services must provide specific…
Don’t Overpay Your 31 July Tax Bill - Check Before You Pay
If you’re self-employed or complete a Self Assessment return, you may be due to make…
Lesmahagow Highland Games 2025
Join us on Saturday 21st June for the Lesmahagow Highland Games 2025
New HMRC Smartphone App
Did you know HMRC launched their new Smartphone App? Get it now to get information…
We've Moved
Our new address is: 40-42 Abbeygreen, Lesmahagow, ML11 0EQ Our telephone number…
Lesmahagow Fireworks 2024
Literally back with a BANG! This year’s FREE fireworks display is back bigger and…
Child Benefit Changes
More families were able to claim child benefit payments from April 2024 following a…
Christmas Party Night 2024
Christmas comes earlier every year as you know so don't miss out on the Gow's premier…
SCAM ALERT!
A new scam on Facebook involving some accounts impersonating HMRC or their customer…
Lesmahagow Highland Games 2024
The Lesmahagow Highland Games will be held on 15 June 2024
Did You Know?
Did you know the deadline for making voluntary National Insurance contributions has…
Budget Spring 2024
The government has released their Spring 2024 budget - what does it mean for you?
McKirdy Park Fundraiser Feb24
The next in the series of McKirdy Park fundraising events takes place Friday and…
Changes to National Insurance Contributions Now in Effect
HMRC cuts the main rate of primary Class 1 National Insurance contributions by 2…
Lesmahagow Christmas Carol Service 2023
Join us at The Fountain, Lesmahagow at 6pm on Christmas Eve for a free Carol Service.…
Community Fireworks Display 2023
Lesmahagow Highland Games Society & Lesmahagow Community Council Community Fireworks…
Save up to £2k a Year on Childcare Costs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to give their childcare…
Public Service Announcement: ALL Ltd's must deliver annual accounts
All Limited Companies, whether they are trading or not (inclusive of dormant…
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates 2023
HMRC recently updated the hourly rate for the minimum wage in 2023.
Do you know someone who could be eligible for Pension Credit?
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over…
Government Plan to Reform Companies House
The government has announced plans to reform Companies House. The proposed changes…
Spring Budget 2023 - Chancellor Announces New Childcare Package
At last week’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a new childcare…
Queen Elizabeth Trophy 2023
Hollandbush Golf Club is holding an open 18 Hole Stroke Play Competition on Saturday…
Christmas Eve Carol Service
Lesmahagow Development Trust would like to invite you the return of the popular…
Early Birds File Early!
Did you know that 66,465 customers filed their tax return on 6 April 2022, the first…
Crypto Currency is subject to UK Tax
Did you know that Crypto Currency is subject to UK Tax?
Limited Company Accounts
All Limited Companies, whether they are trading or not (including dormant companies),…
Working from home? You may be eligible for Tax Relief
If you work from home on a regular basis you may be able to claim Tax Relief.
Trivial Benefits
Did you know it’s tax deductible to buy your staff an ice cream in this hot weather.…
Upcoming Plastic Packaging Tax
Check if you should register and prepare to submit your first return and payment from…
National Living and Minimum Wage Rate Increased
Millions of UK workers will receive a pay rise as the National Minimum Wage and…
Free, No Obligation Consultation
Did you know you can book a free, no obligation initial consultation with us via…
2022 Spring Statement
The 2022 Spring Statement, announced March 23rd, sets out the government's 3 part…
HMRC Waives SA Penalties for 1 Month
Late filing and late payment penalties are to be waived for one month for Self…
Tax Scams Warning
HMRC are always detecting new tax scams so beware of fraudsters offering refunds or…
Lesmahagow Christmas Jingle & Singalong 2021
Join in the 2021 Christmas Eve community singalong, organised by the Lesmahagow…
Reporting SEISS Payments
Have you received coronavirus grants or support payments? Check if they need to go on…
Annual Accounts
If your annual accounts are due to be filed by the end of the month, don’t leave it…
Lesmahagow Highland Games 2021
The Games are back! Lesmahagow Highland Games Society have been working very hard…
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme #5
A fifth grant covering May 2021 to September 2021 will be open to claims from late…
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme #4
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme is now open for claims, up until 1st June…