HMRC launches new online help for compliance checks
HMRC has launched a new online interactive tool to help guide both businesses and individuals through tax compliance checks. The Interactive Compliance Guidance tool available on GOV.UK provides information to help customers…
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Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year
Almost 300,000 people filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, setting a new record, HMRC has revealed. Self assessment taxpayers can submit their tax…
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Tax and accounting bodies back e-invoicing adoption
The UK’s professional tax and accounting bodies have backed the adoption of e-invoicing in their responses to a government consultation. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) says that HMRC will…
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HMRC cuts late payment interest rate
HMRC will reduce late payment and repayment interest rates from 28 May following the 0.25% cut in the base rate earlier in the month. The Bank of England cut the…
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Almost half of sole traders unprepared for MTD changes
Almost half of UK sole traders feel unprepared for upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax changes, according to research conducted by IRIS Software. The new MTD rules mandate…
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New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers
The government is introducing legislation to regulate cryptoassets and improve consumer protection for the asset class. The new rules will apply to firms offering services for cryptoassets like Bitcoin and…
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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 boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support
More than £11 million in funding has been made available to taxpayers struggling with their tax affairs. The doubling of funding comes as part of HMRC’s Voluntary and Community Sector…
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Hospitality sector calls for 10% VAT rate
Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut the VAT rate for the sector to 10% by UKHospitality. The…
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Small businesses to benefit from strengthened debt advice services
Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand as debt advice services are strengthened, the Treasury has announced. The Treasury is making a £4…
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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…
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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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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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