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Category: Personal Tax

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Beware 67% pensions tax trap

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

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HMRC investigations recover 23% more tax

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

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In the know TAX #5: the tax changes making the headlines

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

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HMRC Mileage rates increased for business travel

For the first time since 2011, the government has increased the approved mileage rate for employees using their own car for business travel. From 6 April 2026, the new rates are: First 10,000 business miles: 55p per mile (previously 45p) Over 10,000 business miles: 25p per mile (unchanged) The increase

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Have You Received a Letter from HMRC About MTD?

With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax coming into force from 6 April 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been writing to taxpayers over recent weeks to tell them that they are being mandated into the regime. MTD became mandatory from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and

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