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VAT on education: could providers be entitled to refunds?
A recent Court of Appeal ruling means alternative higher and further education providers may be able to claim VAT refunds....
Cryptoassets: common tax mistakes to avoid
Cryptoassets can create unexpected tax bills. Find out the most common tax mistakes crypto investors make, from overlooking disposals and...
HMRC reveals £42.8 billion outstanding tax debt
HMRC has revealed that it had £42.8 billion in outstanding tax debt at the end of March 2025, equivalent to...
Tax to pay when you get a pension
You may have to pay Income Tax on your pension if your total annual taxable income exceeds your Personal Allowance....
Paying the 2025-26 Child Benefit tax charge
Taxpayers who need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) for 2025-26 may be able to pay it...
New tax return requirements for company directors
Company directors who complete a self-assessment tax return should be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that came into effect...
Business confidence rises but is it time to invest?
UK business confidence is rising, but only 17% of businesses plan to increase investment in the next three months. Here,...
Late payments: Is your business at risk?
60% of UK SMEs say customers take longer to pay than a year ago, and the average amount owed is...
Corporation tax receipts pass £100 billion
HMRC’s latest statistics show that receipts from corporate taxes passed £100 billion for the first time in 2025-26. Here, we...
New customs system for Northern Ireland trade
From 20 October 2026, businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland must use the new TSS platform. Here,...
Reporting property gains
If you sell a UK residential property, you usually need to report and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60...
Capital allowances restricted for project development costs
A recent Supreme Court decision means capital allowances will probably be restricted for some predevelopment costs. Here, we explain the...
HMRC targets undeclared medical consultancy income
HMRC is writing to medical professionals who may not have declared consultancy income from private healthcare providers. Here, we explain...
New vaping tax now in force
A new Vaping Products Duty of £2.20 per 10ml came into force on 1 October 2026, along with a new...
Tax Diary November/December 2026
Our Tax Diary November/December 2026 sets out key dates for Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, CIS, Self-Assessment and Companies House filings....
Flat fees and part-time workers: why “sole cause” no longer protects employers
The Supreme Court has ruled that part-time workers no longer need to prove their part-time status was the sole cause...
Are grid delays holding back investment?
The Government has announced Great British Grid to speed up investment in Britain’s electricity network. Find out why businesses should...
New digital rules for tracking waste
Mandatory digital waste tracking began on 1 October 2026 for permitted and licensed sites in England and Wales. Find out...
HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list
HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list, naming businesses with undeclared tax bills of millions. Find out who’s affected, when...
Corporation Tax when you sell business assets
Find out how Corporation Tax when you sell business assets works, including how to calculate a chargeable gain, the Indexation...
Voluntary National Insurance contributions could be reformed
Voluntary National Insurance contributions could be reformed after a government call for evidence. Find out what’s changing, who the new...