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It is crucial to stay on top of key tax dates to keep your financial affairs in order. Here’s a friendly reminder of the important tax deadlines this year.
Discover the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car.
Now is the perfect time to review your finances and make sure you’re making the most of available tax reliefs and allowances.
It is that time of year again for staff parties and annual functions, so it is important to make sure you record it properly.
HMRC has published Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2026) following a recent First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision concerning the VAT treatment of electricity supplied at public electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
The government has launched GOV.UK Chat, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to help people find official government information more quickly. Users can ask questions in plain English and receive instant answers based on guidance published on GOV.UK.
HMRC has updated its advisory fuel rates for company cars with effect from 1 June 2026. These rates are used when employers reimburse employees for business mileage in a company car or when employees repay the cost of private fuel.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway. Most self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income of more than £50,000 in the 2024/25 tax year were required to join the new regime from 6 April 2026.
HMRC has confirmed that mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will now be introduced in two phases, beginning on 6 April 2027.
Employment status has always been one of the trickier areas of UK tax law, and a landmark tribunal decision handed down on 1 May 2026 has put it firmly back in the spotlight. The case is Professional Game Match Officials Ltd v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 654 (TC), and while it involves football referees, the lessons it contains apply to businesses of all kinds.
If your business carries out Research and Development, there are two important updates you need to be aware of right now. One is genuinely good news. The other is a cautionary tale that every business considering an R&D claim should read carefully.
If you are a director of a limited company in the UK, there is an important change to your Self Assessment tax return this year that you need to know about. HMRC has updated the 2025/26 return to include
On 21 May 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Great British Summer Savings scheme — a package of measures aimed at reducing costs for families across the UK. But buried within the headlines are two changes that matter just as much to business owners, directors, and the self-employed as they do to families planning a day out.
HMRC has updated its travel and mileage allowances for the 2026/27 tax year, including the first increase to approved mileage rates for cars and vans since 2011.
From 6 April 2026, important changes to the Construction Industry Scheme came into effect. These changes mainly affect contractors who either use subcontractors or have periods where no subcontractors are paid.
When a close company makes a loan to a participator, most commonly a shareholder, a corporation tax charge can arise if the loan is not repaid within the required timeframe.
When buying property in England, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be a significant cost. One important distinction is whether a property is treated as purely residential or as mixed use.
In Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Limited & Ors v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether significant pre-construction costs could qualify for capital allowances tax relief.
Our team member Katie will be taking on the marathon in support of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. It’s a fantastic cause and one that makes a real difference to the lives of children and families across our region.
A recent VAT case has raised important questions around the correct VAT treatment of public electric vehicle charging.
Recent developments indicate a clear shift in HMRC’s approach to monitoring dividends and transactions between companies and their shareholders. With new consultations and expanded data collection, there is a growing focus on transparency and compliance for close companies.
Each new tax year introduces a range of updates, and while some thresholds remain unchanged for 2026/27, a number of targeted changes will have a direct impact on business owners and shareholders. Understanding these developments early allows for more effective planning and informed decision-making.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax has officially started from 6 April 2026 for self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. HMRC’s qualifying income test is based on gross income from self-employment and property, not net profit.
A final reminder for any businesses that source workers through third parties, such as agencies or umbrella companies. New rules will come into effect from 6 April 2026 that could have significant tax implications.
As we approach the new tax year, it is worth remembering that the flat-rate figures used in calculating certain employer-provided vehicle benefits will increase in line with inflation from 6 April 2026.