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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No further tax increases in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced ‘no further tax increases’ in the 2025 Spring Statement. The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget contained a record £40 billion in tax increases. However, it did not raise…
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Finance Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
The first Finance Act of the Labour government has gained Royal Assent and passed into law. The Finance Act 2025 makes major changes to the tax rules for non-doms, removes…
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Side hustle trading threshold raised to £3,000 per year
The reporting threshold for trading income for self assessment is being lifted from £1,000 to £3,000 gross within this parliament, according to the Treasury. This includes people trading clothes online,…
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Financial benefit of MTD could be as high as £915 million
The financial benefits of MTD for VAT could be as high as £915 million, according to analysis carried out by HMRC. Since April 2022 all VAT-registered businesses should be using…
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Chancellor unveils plan to cut red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled plans to cut red tape as the government aims to kickstart economic growth. The government says its Action Plan will save businesses across the country…
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Employment reforms continue to stifle business hiring intentions
The government’s employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). The IoD noted that there was a small increase…
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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,…
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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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