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When to ignore the bloke down the pub

Last month, Angela Rayner resigned her plumb job as deputy prime minister. She’ll also need to make good on the £40,000 she underpaid in stamp duty on a £800,000 flat. It looks like she got the wrong tax advice, or didn’t follow it properly. That’s…
Andrew Gwynne
October 2, 2025
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The revolution you never think about 

In recent blogs, we’ve looked at accountancy software and the impact of AI. But there’s one tech revolution that’s behind everything we do at Merlin. You may know its name, but would struggle to explain it to a stranger. You probably have no idea it’s…
Andrew Gwynne
July 6, 2025
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Planning your escape from Excel hell 

Choosing and using accounting software can feel like crossing a minefield. So we had to chuckle when we saw a recent advertisement - “In goes your data. Out come your accounts.”  It’s a lovely idea, and if only it were true. In reality, leaving all…
Andrew Gwynne
May 15, 2025
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MTD in 2026 – what you need to know

We’re just out of 2024. The snowdrops are still in flower. Spring has barely sprung. Yet you want me to think about 2026?  I’m sorry, but the answer’s “yes”. Next year, many clients will be affected by some changes coming from our friends at HMRC.…
Andrew Gwynne
March 3, 2025
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The question that led to a £4,000 donation

Have you ever been asked a question that seemed easy, but was surprisingly difficult to answer? Back in 2021, it happened to me. The question my business coach asked was “Why?” and that’s taken me on an interesting journey.  The point my coach was making…
Andrew Gwynne
November 25, 2024

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