Company tax returns and accounts have gone digital
HMRC and Companies House have confirmed that from 1 April, all businesses must use compliant, commercial software to file their company’s tax returns. As of 31 March, the free joint online service, commonly known as the CATO portal, from these
Capital allowances – New rules for a new tax year
Capital allowances continue to provide an effective method for businesses to reduce their tax bills, by providing incentives for investment in eligible expenditure – typically plant and machinery. Historically, these reliefs have been subject to change and the 2026/27 tax
Government abolishes work-from-home relief
Directors and employees claiming work-from-home tax relief will no longer be able to claim it from the start of the new tax year – 6 April 2026. Why is this relief being taken away? The Chancellor announced the removal of
The dividend rules are changing – Disclosure rules on tax returns and new rates
From the end of the 2025/26 tax year, 5 April 2026, you must report your dividend income accurately as part of wider personal tax reforms. Directors of close companies must disclose the company name, registration number, specific dividend amounts and
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live – What next?
For landlords and sole traders bringing in qualifying annual income over £50,000 (not including profit or dividends), Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now mandatory. For income to qualify, it must be earned from self-employment or property rental,
Close companies face additional reporting requirements
Further administrative changes are on the cards for close companies, as the Government seeks to gain a better understanding of previously difficult-to-distinguish transactions. Close companies – those companies controlled by five or fewer participators or by their directors if those directors
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
Companies House profit and loss filing change paused for small businesses
Small businesses have been given a reprieve, after Companies House confirmed that its plans to require the filing of profit and loss accounts from April 2027 are on hold. A new update to official guidance confirms that the change will
Late tax payments cost taxpayers hundreds of millions in fines
As the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after failing to meet the 31 January deadline. Recent analysis of HMRC’s publicly available statistics
