Mark Stanley Accountants

12/08/2026

Anyone who is self employed or is a landlord, who should have registered for Making Tax Digital this year, but hasn't, will be automatically enrolled by HMRC in September.

This doesn't affect those who will become eligible for MTD next year, who will be expected to register themselves (or by their accountant).

24/07/2026

HMRC have begun writing to thousands of self-employed taxpayers who may have gaps in their National Insurance records that could affect their State

26/06/2026

The latest newsletter is out today. If you'd like a copy please get in touch.

05/06/2026

At last, HMRC has increased the mileage rates you can claim for your personal car, used for business journeys, to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles, and 25p thereafter. This is applicable from 6th April 2026.

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10/04/2026

The Government announced the review of rates this week,1 saying millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit. The current Approved

10/04/2026

It's the start of the new tax year, which means we are starting to prepare self assessment tax returns for 2025/26. We will be sending out checklists soon, for you to collate all the information we need to be able to prepare your personal tax return.

30/01/2026

We've finally reached the 2024/25 self assessment deadline. It's been a busy time, but we eventually got there!

19/12/2025

We are closing the office on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open on Monday 5th January. Both Alex and I wish you all a very happy Christmas, and the very best of wishes for 2026.

28/11/2025

In the budget yesterday there were a few announcements that may affect you, as taxpayers and business owners:

- the tax free allowance remains the same
- the basic and higher rate thresholds remain the same
- the dividend tax rate is to increase by 2% from April 2026 for basic and higher rate taxpayers
- electric car owners will pay more for their car tax, relating to the mileage

There will be more details in the next newsletter.

14/11/2025

The current exemption allows up to £150 in total per head (including VAT) to be spent each tax year on annual staff functions without incurring a tax