MTD for Income Tax: Is Your Record-Keeping Ready for Quarterly Reporting?
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) marks a significant change for self-employed individuals and landlords with certain levels of qualifying income. Businesses…
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P11Ds Filed? Don’t Forget Your Class 1A NIC Payment
P11Ds were due for submission on 6 July. However, once benefits and expenses have been reported to HMRC, employers must also ensure that any Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs)…
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Could Your Retirement and Estate Plans Benefit From a Fresh Review?
Retirement planning in the UK is becoming increasingly complex with major changes to pensions, inheritance tax and the wider fiscal framework. Planning for the future, and for the next generation,…
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Over 110,000 taxpayers yet to register for MTD
More than 110,000 unrepresented taxpayers who must register for Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2026 have still not done so, according to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).…
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Expansion of ‘uncertain tax treatment’ rules cause for concern
Government plans to extend the rules requiring some taxpayers to declare ‘uncertain’ tax positions risk creating more uncertainty, compliance burdens and tax disputes according to the CIOT. The uncertain tax…
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Phased rollout of payrolling for employee benefits a ‘welcome step’
The decision to phase in the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is a ‘welcome step’ to allow employers and payroll software providers more time to prepare for significant changes,…
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HMRC to fine crypto investors £300 for non-disclosure
UK-based holders of cryptoassets will have to provide personal details to crypto service providers or face penalties of up to £300 from HMRC. The regulations will be introduced in the…
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Criminal tax offence plan risks going too far, warns CIOT
HMRC plans to introduce a tax avoidance criminal offence risks overreach, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned. HMRC plans to create a new strict liability criminal offence for…
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Watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scams
HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June. Fraudsters have been targeting…
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IHT on pensions most unpopular of Labour’s tax increases
Inheritance Tax (IHT) on pensions is the most unpopular of the tax raising measures introduced by the Labour government during its first year, according to a survey. The survey conducted…
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Harsh personal guarantees will chill growth ambitions, warns FSB
Personal guarantees risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by the FSB shows that 60% of limited company directors would…
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HMRC system attack is a timely reminder to keep personal data safe
Taxpayers are being urged to check their online HMRC account after scammers attempted to defraud the tax authority using individuals’ data and login details. The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group…
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MTD for Income Tax: Is Your Record-Keeping Ready for Quarterly Reporting?
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) marks a significant change for self-employed individuals and landlords with certain levels of qualifying income. Businesses…
Read more
P11Ds Filed? Don’t Forget Your Class 1A NIC Payment
P11Ds were due for submission on 6 July. However, once benefits and expenses have been reported to HMRC, employers must also ensure that any Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs)…
Read more
Could Your Retirement and Estate Plans Benefit From a Fresh Review?
Retirement planning in the UK is becoming increasingly complex with major changes to pensions, inheritance tax and the wider fiscal framework. Planning for the future, and for the next generation,…
Read more
Autumn Budget 2025
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presented her 2025 Budget to Parliament on 26 November 2025. She made it clear that this would be an Autumn Budget that focused on fairness, with…
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FW Smith Riches & Co Recognised for Client Service Excellence
FW Smith Riches & Co, a London-based firm of ICAEW Chartered Accountants with roots dating back to the 1880s, has been shortlisted for the Client Service Award (Medium and Large…
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Spring Statement 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26th March 2025, outlining the economic priorities of the Labour Government and reaffirming a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term investment.…
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