New tax year – What is changing?
The new tax year is just a few weeks away, starting on 6 April, so allow us to refresh your memory of the key changes in store for 2026 Personal tax The Government has decided to continue the Income Tax…
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The FRS 102 rules are changing again: How will they affect you?
The revised version of FRS 102 accounting standards has already brought new reforms for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2026 and now the rules are changing again. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced further amendments to…
The final countdown: Is this your last chance to get ready for MTD for Income Tax?
With just a few weeks before Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax comes into effect on 6 April, the countdown is on. HMRC has been sending letters to thousands of sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals, warning them their…
How will the say-nothing Spring Statement shape the future of businesses?
Many businesses felt as though they had been entirely overlooked by the Autumn Budget, as costs were set to rise without much support.
Support is here for small businesses: Small Employers’ Relief increases to 9 per cent
With the rising employment costs and business rates set to put further pressure on small businesses, it can be hard to see a way forward.
MTD is getting closer, but awareness still is not translating into action
As Making Tax Digital for Income Tax edges ever closer for many sole traders and landlords.
Making Tax Digital
You may have heard or read of the forthcoming changes to how individuals need to report self-employed & property rental income and expenses to HMRC. Those with gross income exceeding £50,000 (or a combination of each type of income) must…
Is your payroll prepared for the rise in State Pension age?
From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age (SPA) will start increasing from 66 to 67 years old.
Changes to stocks and shares ISAs could result in tax on interest
Historically, ISAs have been considered a tax-free investment opportunity, but the latest notes on upcoming changes to this scheme may mean that interest on cash held in a stocks and shares ISA may result in new tax liabilities.
Businesses strike back at proposed tourist tax: What could this mean for you?
More than 200 leaders from the UK’s hospitality and leisure sector have written to the Chancellor urging the Government to reconsider the proposed visitor levies.
Vaping Products Duty: The new regime
From October 2026, businesses involved in producing, importing, storing or selling vaping products will face a significant regulatory reform with the introduction of Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme.
Salary sacrifice pension rules are changing: Who pays the price?
Salary sacrifice has long been one of the most tax-efficient ways to save into a workplace pension.
Battling the costs – Reviewing your pricing strategy
Energy bills, staffing, borrowing costs, taxes and supplier expenses are just a few of the reasons behind the added financial pressure business owners are currently facing. As we get closer to the new tax year, it is the ideal time…
Exit tax regimes – Could these be coming to the UK?
Recent media coverage has publicised the possibility of a new tax on people who leave the UK, calling it an “exit tax”. This type of regime already exists in several countries, including France, Spain, Canada and Australia, and is now…