HMRC warns taxpayers about mid-year Capital Gains Tax changes

15 Jan 2026

HMRC has issued a warning to taxpayers completing their Self Assessment tax returns that their online software cannot automatically make calculations to account for the mid-year increase in the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in 2024.

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As AI advances, why is it still better to use a human accountant?

13 Jan 2026

We are now in that period of time between the start of the calendar year and the beginning of the tax year.

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HMRC records festive tax return frenzy

8 Jan 2026

According to the latest statistics from HMRC, more than 4,600 Self Assessment taxpayers completed and filed their tax return on Christmas Day.

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How is HMRC approaching the tax gap in 2026?

6 Jan 2026

By now, you may have already begun trying to make your New Year’s resolutions stick, although some may have already been abandoned.

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The clock is ticking down to payrolling Benefits in Kind: What employers need to know

5 Jan 2026

From April 2027, all UK employers will be required to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) rather than reporting them through the traditional P11D process. While this may feel a long way off, businesses should start preparing now so that their

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Cashflow crisis: Why SMEs continue to struggle

5 Jan 2026

Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed that 82 per cent of SMEs have faced cash flow difficulties. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure

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Employment Rights Act 2025 is here – How employers can prepare their payroll

5 Jan 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 has reached the end of its parliamentary debate and is set to bring significant changes to UK Employment Law. Employers are now faced with a limited window to prepare their payroll systems and processes for

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MTD countdown underway – Landlords and sole traders have just months left to prepare

5 Jan 2026

The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax countdown is on and landlords and sole traders who are not prepared may face costly repercussions. From 6 April 2026, sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with a qualifying income over £50,000

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What are the upcoming changes to EIS and VCTs?

5 Jan 2026

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These schemes were viewed as outdated and the reforms aim to modernise their effectiveness. This

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How will HMRC changing its system of fines affect you?

5 Jan 2026

Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties have remained unchanged for years, meaning that inflation has caused the impact to soften

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