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Making Tax Digital: what it means for your business

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is reshaping the UK tax system. HM Revenue & Customs is introducing digital reporting in phases across different taxes, with Income Tax now becoming part of

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Will the £30,000 Threshold Affect You from April 2027?

If you’re a sole trader or landlord, the next phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax could change the way you keep records and report your income to

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind from April 2027: What Employers Need to Know

If your business provides benefits such as company cars, vans, private medical insurance or fuel benefits, an important payroll change is on the horizon. From 6 April 2027, many employers

Self Assessment Penalties Are Changing from April 2027: What You Need to Know

If you complete a Self Assessment tax return, important changes to HMRC’s penalty regime are coming into effect from April 2027. The familiar £100 late filing penalty is being replaced

HMRC Joint Filing Service (CATO) Has Closed: What Companies Need to Know

If you’ve previously used HMRC and Companies House’s free Joint Filing Service (formerly known as CATO) to submit your annual accounts and Corporation Tax return together, it’s important to know

Companies House Identity Verification Guide (2026): What Every Director and PSC Needs to Do

Identity verification is now a legal requirement for every director and person with significant control (PSC) of a UK company. The transition period for existing directors and PSCs ends on

What Can Actually Be Done to Reduce Tax Before the End of the Tax Year?

As the end of the tax year approaches, one question comes up repeatedly: “Is there anything I can still do to reduce my tax bill?” It is a reasonable question

How to Check if HMRC Has Received Your Tax Payment

You have paid your tax.The money has left your account. But your HMRC balance still shows as outstanding. This is one of the most common queries we receive from directors

Payments on Account Explained: Who Must Pay — and Who Doesn’t

Every year, thousands of UK taxpayers receive a Self-Assessment bill from HMRC and ask the same question: “Why am I being asked to pay tax for a year that hasn’t

Self-Assessment: A Straightforward Guide

January is the point in the year when Self-Assessment moves from the background to the top of the to-do list. For some people, it is a familiar annual process. For