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A new HMRC consultation could change how millions pay their Self Assessment tax. From April 2029, anyone with both a PAYE job and Self Assessment income (think: employed plus a side business, freelance work, or rental income) could see their tax deducted directly from their pay each payday, instead of
One in four of Britain’s manufacturers has moved production abroad or is seriously considering it, according to research by Make UK, formerly the Engineering Employers’ Federation. The manufacturers’ lobby group said high energy costs have prompted this shift in production, with UK kilowatt-hour charges nearly double those in comparable industrialised countries.
The announcement of mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry pressure, it will now be introduced in two phases. Phase 1 will continue to be rolled out from 6 April 2027, with Phase 2 starting a year later on 6
You can probably think of a few suspect looking shops on your own High Street but “owners of dodgy shops” that are evading tax are warned to watch out as Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, announced that HMRC will make 30,000 high-street ‘interventions’ in the coming year as
The Great Pensions Tax Raid Register your interest in our Pensions/IHT seminar We are holding a seminar “The Great Pensions Tax Raid” about pension tax reform and how it will affect you. Save the date – 10 September 2026 – Newbury Racecourse We are collaborating with Finli Financial Planners to
Your Pension Could Soon Form Part of Your Taxable Estate For many people, a pension has long been seen as more than just a retirement pot. With careful planning, unused pension funds could be passed to children or grandchildren free of inheritance tax. From 6 April 2027, that changes, and
HMRC recovered £6.3bn from 255,000 investigations into individuals and small businesses last year, with the average yield per investigation rising 23% to £24,700. Increasing tax complexity is leaving small businesses exposed, often through no fault of their own. By Phil Kinzett-Evans Press release covered in SME Magazine, Business & Accountancy
Keeping up with tax and regulatory change is no small task. The June 2026 edition of ‘In the know: tax’ brings together the key developments businesses and individuals need to be aware of right now, clearly explained and with practical guidance on next steps. This edition covers a wide range
The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer. VAT will be reduced from 20% to 5% between 25 June and 1 September 2026 for qualifying activities as the government tries to ease pressure on household budgets
Our tenth consecutive Charity and NFP Sector Outlook provides a practical and forward-looking guide to the issues that matter most to charities right now written by our team of charity experts. The 2026/27 charity and not-for-profit sector outlook arrives at a pivotal moment. The finalisation of the new Charities SORP