Welcome to the October 2026 Tax Update. In this issue, we look at Autumn Budget preparations, HMRC’s increasing use of data analytics, upcoming Making Tax Digital obligations, changes affecting National Minimum Wage rates, and key dates on the accounting horizon. Remember, Remember the 5th of October! Deadline for informing HMRC…
HMRC warns of rising Self Assessment scams ahead of January deadline HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about scams ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline. According to HMRC, more than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported to them since February 2025. In all, they…
Preparing for Recovery as Well As Defence Cyber incidents continue to feature in the news headlines, with airports now joining large UK retailers and manufacturers in experiencing serious disruption to supply chains and services. While small businesses are unlikely to grab the same headlines, the risks are just as real.…