VAT – Continued Digitisation and Compliance Focus

VAT is not undergoing major rate changes, but the direction of travel is clear: greater digitisation and tighter compliance. Making Tax Digital for VAT is already well established, and HMRC…

Increased HMRC focus on “side hustles” & digital income

HMRC is actively targeting: Online sellers Platform income (Etsy, eBay, Airbnb, etc.) Key rule reminder: £1,000 trading allowance still applies Above that → must declare What’s new: Much stricter data-sharing…

Personal Tax – What’s Changing from 6 April 2026

The 2026/27 tax year marks a turning point for UK personal tax, even though headline rates remain unchanged. The biggest development is the launch of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax and Self-Assessment is imminent

Starts 6 April 2026 Registration is required for those mandated Applies first to: Sole traders & landlords with >£50k income What this means for your 2025/26 return: Your 2025/26 return…

Penalties & Interest – A Stricter Regime Ahead

HMRC is moving firmly toward a behaviour-based compliance system, particularly with the rollout of Making Tax Digital. The key feature is the points-based penalty regime, where repeated late submissions lead…

Preparing Your 2025/26 Tax Return – What to Watch Out For

Although the 2025/26 tax return looks familiar, there are several areas where taxpayers are increasingly being caught out. One of the most notable changes is the Winter Fuel Payment clawback,…

Employment Tax – Key Developments for 2026/27

Employment tax remains relatively stable in structure, but there are important underlying shifts. Employers and employees alike will see continued freezing of income tax thresholds, meaning pay increases may not…

Corporate Tax – What Businesses Should Expect

Corporate tax rates are now largely settled, with the main rate at 25% and small profits rate at 19%. However, the focus has shifted from rate changes to profit extraction…

Mandating the payrolling of benefits in kind update

The government has announced additional time to prepare for the introduction of mandatory reporting and paying of Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance Contributions (NICs) on benefits in kind…

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) & Business Asset Disposal Relief

Changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) are set to impact business owners and investors, particularly those planning to sell assets. The CGT rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief (previously Entrepreneurs’ Relief) will…