On 21 July 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its Transformation Roadmap – a plan to modernise the UK’s tax and customs systems by 2030. HMRC have said that the aim of the Transformation Roadmap is to make the tax administration system more automated, more focused on self-service and…
Welcome to the July Tax Update. In this issue we take a look at the government targeting unpaid tax, extracting funds from a business, childcare accounts, salary sacrifice, MTD on jointly help property, VAT on private tuition, and dates on the Accounting Horizon. Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax…
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap – the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid. Figures published on 19 June show that £46.8…
HM Revenue and Customs have reported that a record number of people- nearly 300,000 – have already filed their 2024–25 tax return, just weeks into the new tax year. While the deadline isn’t until 31 January 2026, it’s worth thinking about it sooner rather than later. Filing early can have…
I AM A ‘WORKING PERSON’ The Labour government has said it remains committed to providing security, higher levels of disposable income and higher living standards to working people. You will see below that the taxes you will pay on your income in 2025/26 remain, in the main, at 2024/25 levels.…
Spring Statement 2025 On 26 March 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement to parliament. Despite a backdrop of low economic growth and increasing government borrowing costs, the Chancellor remains committed to her ‘non-negotiable’ fiscal rules that aim to bring stability to the economy and security for working people.…
As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business finances and explore tax planning opportunities, particularly if you are self-employed. Tax planning can help you to reduce tax liabilities, boost your cash flow and put you in a stronger financial…
In this edition we take a look at year-end tax planning, double-cab pickups, employment expenses, VAT on food and drink, and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon – which include the date for the next Bank of England interest rate decision and the Chancellor’s Spring Forecast. YEAR-END TAX PLANNING! With…
Happy New Year everyone! In this edition we take a look at getting ready for Making Tax Digital, the Corporate Tax Roadmap, Payrolling Benefits in Kind, an HMRC scam warning and upcoming dates on the accounting horizon. GET READY FOR MAKING TAX DIGITAL FOR INCOME TAX Prior to the Autumn…
Spread the cost of your Self-Assessment tax bill with HMRC’s Time to Pay With the holidays and end of the year fast approaching, it’s a good time to plan your finances for the new year. For those who file Self-Assessment tax returns, the prospect of having to make a heavy…