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George McKenzie

BA(Hons), ACCA, MAAT
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George McKenzie

Manager at BPC Partners with more than ten years in practice. George looks after a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, handling accounts, VAT, payroll and the day-to-day questions that come up through the year.

Outside of work, George loves spending time with his young family and is a keen cook.

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The Budget on 28 October: what is settled, what is not, and what to do this week
Tax

The Budget on 28 October: what is settled, what is not, and what to do this week

John Healey delivers his first Budget on Wednesday 28 October. Income tax rates, employee National Insurance and VAT are off the table. What is already settled, where change is likely to land, and what is worth doing before the speech.

George McKenzie
Payments on account, and why they arise
Tax

Payments on account, and why they arise

Two advance payments towards next year's tax bill, each half of last year's liability. Why HMRC asks for them, why the first January is often 150 percent of what you expected, and how to plan for it.

George McKenzie
What the Companies House changes actually mean for a small company
Business

What the Companies House changes actually mean for a small company

Identity verification for existing directors closes on 18 November 2026, agent verification has slipped to late 2026, and the accounts reform that makes small companies file a profit and loss account has moved from 2027 to 2028. What to do about each.

George McKenzie
From April 2028, your profit and loss goes to Companies House
Business

From April 2028, your profit and loss goes to Companies House

Small companies and micro-entities will have to file a P&L, abridged accounts disappear, and every company will file through software in iXBRL, with no web or paper route left. Confirmed for April 2028, and there is one concession worth knowing about.

George McKenzie
MTD for Income Tax: the threshold test people are getting wrong
Tax

MTD for Income Tax: the threshold test people are getting wrong

It is tested on last year's return, it uses gross income rather than profit, and it adds your self-employment and property together. Three details decide whether you are in the regime, and most people get at least one of them wrong.

George McKenzie
The 60-day clock starts at completion
Property

The 60-day clock starts at completion

Sell a UK residential property at a gain and you have 60 days from completion to report it and pay. That is separate from your tax return, and long before it. The most avoidable penalty in personal tax.

George McKenzie
Employing your children in your business
Tax

Employing your children in your business

Paying your children for real work in the business can be tax efficient, but child employment law, fair pay and proper records all matter. Here is how it works.

George McKenzie
Employing your spouse in your business
Tax

Employing your spouse in your business

Paying your husband, wife or civil partner for real work in the business can save tax and protect their state pension. The pay must be commercial and properly documented.

George McKenzie
A plain English guide to depreciation
Reporting

A plain English guide to depreciation

Depreciation spreads the cost of an asset over the years you use it. Here is what it is, how it is calculated and why it does not reduce your tax bill.

George McKenzie
Understanding your profit and loss statement
Reporting

Understanding your profit and loss statement

Your profit and loss statement shows whether the business made money over a period. Here is how to read it line by line and what to look for.

George McKenzie
Employee expenses and benefits: what to report and when
Tax

Employee expenses and benefits: what to report and when

Which employee expenses and benefits need reporting to HMRC, the P11D deadlines, Class 1A National Insurance, and the move to mandatory payrolling of benefits from April 2027.

George McKenzie
Good financial management: the habits that keep a business healthy
Business

Good financial management: the habits that keep a business healthy

Good financial management is mostly a set of simple routines done regularly. These are the habits that help owner-managed businesses stay in control of cash, tax and profit.

George McKenzie
How PAYE works: a plain guide for employers
Tax

How PAYE works: a plain guide for employers

PAYE is how employers collect income tax and National Insurance from pay and pass it to HMRC. This guide covers registration, reporting, payment dates and a worked example for 2026/27.

George McKenzie
Why productivity matters and how to improve it
Business

Why productivity matters and how to improve it

Productivity is the value your business produces for each hour or pound you put in. How to measure it simply and where small businesses usually lose time.

George McKenzie
Cash flow and cost control for small businesses
Business

Cash flow and cost control for small businesses

Profit and cash are not the same. How to forecast cash, get paid faster and keep costs under control so your business has a buffer when it needs one.

George McKenzie
Google Business Profile: a guide for local businesses
Business

Google Business Profile: a guide for local businesses

Your free Google Business Profile is often the first thing local customers see. How to set it up properly, keep it accurate and handle reviews.

George McKenzie
Timing payments and receipts for tax: what works and what does not
Tax

Timing payments and receipts for tax: what works and what does not

When you pay or receive money around a year end can change when tax is due, but only within the rules. The dos and don'ts for companies and sole traders, with a worked example.

George McKenzie
How to manage your business through economic uncertainty
Business

How to manage your business through economic uncertainty

You cannot control the economy, but you can control how well you understand your position. Good information, a cash buffer and a plan for different outcomes.

George McKenzie
Should you buy or lease your business assets?
Business

Should you buy or lease your business assets?

Buying outright and leasing both get you the equipment you need. The right choice depends on your cash position, how long you will keep the asset and how much flexibility you want.

George McKenzie
Five common accounting mistakes and how to avoid them
Reporting

Five common accounting mistakes and how to avoid them

Most bookkeeping problems in small businesses come from the same handful of habits. Here are five we see often, what they cost and how to put them right.

George McKenzie
Company expense cards: managing your team's spending
Business

Company expense cards: managing your team's spending

Company expense cards let staff pay for business costs without using their own money, while you keep control of limits and receipts. Here is how they work and what to watch.

George McKenzie
How running a lean business improves cash flow
Business

How running a lean business improves cash flow

Running a lean business means cutting the cost, stock and time that do not add value for customers. Done well, it frees up cash and makes the business easier to manage.

George McKenzie
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