Increased tax on rental income: What does this mean for landlords and property investors?
The Chancellor has announced a four-percentage-point increase in the tax charged on property income, doubling the rise landlords previously expected.
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How has the Autumn Budget changed my side hustle?
Side hustles come in all shapes and sizes, from selling clothes on Vinted to baking homemade goods and selling them in an honesty box.
Budget Booklet 2026
Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey presented his first Budget on 28 October 2026, promising ‘Breathing Space now, Hope for the Future’. Read more
£936 million IHT paid in September: Why is it no longer a tax for the super-wealthy?
The Treasury reported a historic £936 million in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for September – an increase of £265 million on the same month last year.
Tis the most expensive season of the year: Understanding tax on side hustles ahead of the Christmas scramble
It is no secret that Christmas is an expensive time, from the cost of buying presents to the seemingly never-ending stream of food that needs to be bought.
When is a gift exempt from Inheritance Tax? The seven-year rule explained
According to recent research, the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) paid on gifts rose by £13 million when compared to the previous year.
A mistake plus Keleven gets you home by seven: The importance of properly balancing your books
The Office, a US-based sitcom, saw a new accounting function created just so the TV show’s accountant, Kevin, could get home by seven.
Can your children work in your family business?
For many SME owners, the day-to-day running of a business is varied and requires one person to juggle many responsibilities.
Six months until MTD pulls in one million more taxpayers: What you need to do now
There are now six months until the scope for MTD for Income Tax opens up to sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 ahead of 6 April 2027.
Borrowing amongst SMEs is on the rise – preparing your business for finance
According to UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs from the main high street banks reached £5.35 billion in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly level recorded since the pandemic. Real estate and professional service firms drove much of…
Are your finances at risk of cyber-attack? Planning for the worst
According to the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, almost two in five small businesses in the UK suffered a successful cyber-attack in the last year, with each attack costing an average of £26,650. Globally, cyber incidents cause around 32 hours…
Medium-sized companies may qualify for audit exemption
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) initiated a ‘modernising corporate reporting’ consultation on 7 September 2026, which closes on 30 November 2026. Under the proposed overhauls, many medium-sized companies may be exempt from mandatory audits. This consultation…
How is the mansion tax distorting the housing market?
The so-called mansion tax is already beginning to have an impact on the UK housing market, despite the surcharge not being due to come into effect until April 2028. Under the new tax, formally known as the High Value Council…
Demystifying the changes to Benefits in Kind from 2027
Reforms to the Benefits in Kind (BIK) system have continued to change in recent years, as the Government prepares to roll out mandatory payrolling. From April 2027, businesses will be required to payroll BIK, but this will now be a…