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Which accounting software is right for you?

Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and Zoho Books at November 2026 prices. Plus: a cost, or an investment? Comply on your terms, e-invoicing from April 2029, and who controls your data.

Updated 4 November 2026, for the 28 October Budget
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Mileage or actual costs?

A worked example with 20,000 business miles and a £10,000 van: the 35p rate above 10,000 miles from April 2027, the writing down allowance cut to 12%, the new per-mile charge on electric and hybrid cars from 2028, VAT, and hire purchase vs leasing.

Updated 4 November 2026, for the 28 October Budget
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Sole trader or limited company?

The 2027/28 edition: the tax at every profit level, Scotland, Child Benefit and mortgages, a pension example, benefits in kind, the director's loan trap (s455 at 35.75%) and going limited to avoid MTD.

Updated 4 November 2026, for the 28 October Budget
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Who holds the keys?

Every login your business runs on, and who controls it. A login map, a simple model, and checklists for joiners, leavers and lockouts.

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Who holds the keys? Practice edition

Setting up HMRC agent logins under multi-factor authentication, so no personal phones are involved and the firm stays in control.

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