Friday, February 06, 2026

5 questions that make accountants cringe

  1. My friend doesn't include cash sales in his accounts. Why should I? 
  2. Why should I have to pay tax, I have private healthcare and the kids go to boarding school?
  3. How do I become a company like my pal and then not pay any tax?
  4. What does 'Dave down the pub' mean when he says I can just borrow money from my company and not pay any tax on it?
  5. Why haven't you told me I can claim all my food and drink bills through the business? 

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