Making Tax Digital, VAT, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, Companies House identity verification and Xero: these are the jobs that decide whether a small business stays compliant and stays on top of its numbers. Watch the short film below for how Stars Accounting, accountants in Hertfordshire, handle them clearly and on time.
What we do
- Making Tax Digital: getting you set up with compatible software and sending the updates HMRC requires.
- VAT: registration, returns and keeping your records in order.
- Corporation Tax: accounts and returns filed accurately and before the deadline.
- Self Assessment: personal tax returns for directors, landlords and the self-employed.
- Companies House identity verification: help for directors and people with significant control.
- Xero: set-up, training and ongoing support from a Xero Certified Partner.
See the full list on our services page, or read about StarsApprove, our timesheet approval app that works with Xero.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: where you stand
Per GOV.UK, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies from 6 April 2026 if your total annual income from self-employment and property is over £50,000, measured before expenses and based on your previous tax return. The threshold then falls to £30,000 from 6 April 2027 and £20,000 from 6 April 2028. Check the current position on the GOV.UK guidance.
Companies House identity verification
Identity verification became a legal requirement on 18 November 2025. Directors give their personal code in their company’s next confirmation statement, or when they are appointed. Full details are on GOV.UK.
Talk to accountants in Hertfordshire
If you are not sure which of these apply to you, book a free consultation, call 01279 291538 or get in touch. Stars Accounting is a Xero Certified Partner and HMRC agent based in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.