
No deadline extension for weekends or bank holidays
HMRC warns VAT deadlines still apply on weekends and bank holidays. Avoid penalties, interest and filing mistakes.

HMRC warns VAT deadlines still apply on weekends and bank holidays. Avoid penalties, interest and filing mistakes.

The Chancellor has increased tax-free business mileage rates by 10p per mile. See the new rates and who can claim.

Beware pension scams exploiting upcoming IHT changes. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your retirement savings.

What goes into the tax cocktail? HMRC data shows income tax, NI, VAT and corporation tax generate 86% of UK tax revenue.

The proposed mansion tax could cut high-value property prices, with the OBR predicting market shifts before 2028.

HMRC is tightening reporting rules for close company directors to tackle undeclared dividends and reduce the tax gap.

HMRC is challenging more property valuations as frozen IHT thresholds and rising house prices push more estates into tax.

Late VAT payment penalties are rising, with tougher HMRC rules increasing costs for cash-strapped businesses from 2027.

HMRC tax receipts surged in 2025/26, driven by CGT hikes, rising employer NICs and frozen income tax thresholds.

Cycle-to-work scheme explained: tax savings, salary sacrifice benefits and why high-value bikes still qualify with no cap.

UK house prices rose 37.6% in 10 years, but lagged behind inflation—raising questions over property as a reliable investment.

IHT gifting rules explained: how ‘normal expenditure out of income’ works, plus key insights from a recent tribunal case.