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Amanda Ruggles

An ominous update for pensions

Government plans will see unused pensions fall under IHT from 2027, SPA reviewed, and 40% of adults still not saving enough for retirement.

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28 August 2025 No Comments
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Luke Parker

Company cars are having a revival

Company cars are making a comeback, driven by tax perks for low-emission vehicles – electric models now make up 41% of all recipients.

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18 August 2025 No Comments
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Richard Hattrell

HMRC’s digital roadmap shifts

HMRC drops MTD for corporation tax, focusing on new 2025/26 digital services, expanded self-employed tools & biometric ID rollout.

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11 August 2025 No Comments
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Amanda Ruggles

Will reform proposals – time to revise Victorian rules

Law Commission proposes modernising the 1837 Wills Act with e-wills, 16+ age limit, and marriage law changes for England & Wales.

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5 August 2025 No Comments
Businesses take stock of increased costs
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Luke Parker

Businesses take stock of increased costs

Amid rising NICs and wage costs, UK firms freeze pay, slash jobs and eye overseas moves to escape a worsening tax landscape.

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29 July 2025 No Comments
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Richard Hattrell

Nearly £50 billion missing in tax take

HMRC tax gap hits £46.8bn in 2023/24, with small businesses and crypto at the core of rising unpaid taxes and compliance concerns.

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21 July 2025 No Comments
Changes to company accounts on the horizon
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Amanda Ruggles

Changes to company accounts on the horizon

Big changes from Companies House from 1 April 2027: digital filing only, fewer options for small firms, and more financial info made public.

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18 July 2025 No Comments
A good time to become a landlord?
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Luke Parker

A good time to become a landlord?

Is now the right time to become a landlord? Explore the pros, cons, and key market shifts shaping the current buy-to-let landscape.

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14 July 2025 No Comments
Employment status revised for hair and beauty salons
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Richard Hattrell

Employment status revised for hair and beauty salons

New HMRC guidance helps salon owners clarify employment vs self-employment when renting out chairs – vital for avoiding tax issues.

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7 July 2025 No Comments
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Amanda Ruggles

What you may rely on in court may not be AI

Over-relying on AI in a tax appeal backfires, as tribunal highlights the need for human checks when challenging HMRC decisions.

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30 June 2025 No Comments
Inheritance tax and lifetime gifts
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Luke Parker

Inheritance tax and lifetime gifts

Make tax-efficient lifetime gifts with IHT exemptions like annual, spousal and surplus income rules to reduce inheritance tax.

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23 June 2025 No Comments
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Richard Hattrell

Lack of awareness around Making Tax Digital

Nearly a third of sole traders are unaware of Making Tax Digital, with many more unprepared for the 2026 rollout deadline.

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16 June 2025 No Comments
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