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29/05/2026

Alert: Did you know certain business sales or share disposals might trigger a reduced 18% Capital Gains Tax rate? Find out why this could matter for your next move. Read on to see if you're eligible for a valuable tax relief and how it could impact your financial planning.

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18% rate (2026-27) of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies. 

28/05/2026

ID checks at Companies House are rolling out – if you're a company director or have significant control, it's time to get verified. Most can do it online or in person at selected Post Offices. Don't miss out, find out why this matters to you today.

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a 12-month transition period for identity verification. 

27/05/2026

Alert for landlords: Are you sure about your tax and National Insurance on rental income? Find out what might affect your bottom line and pension rights. Read on to get the details landlords often overlook.

When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable.

27/05/2026

Hidden changes in tax rules may mean many could be paying more tax without noticing. Wage rises might be pushing you into higher tax bands — find out why it matters now.

The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as 'fiscal drag'. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As earnings rise, more taxpayers are ‘dragged’ into paying tax or moving to higher tax bands, despi...

26/05/2026

Alert for small businesses: A VAT scheme lets you pay VAT only when your customers pay you. Could this be the cash flow boost you need? Find out why this matters now and if you could qualify.

The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for when customers actually pay invoices, rather than when invoices are issued. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses that offer credit terms or experience delays in customer payments.

26/05/2026

Urgent update for self-employed and landlords: Your choice of software for Making Tax Digital matters. Find out what features to look out for and why some can even link spreadsheets directly with HMRC. Ready to make the switch? Read on to see which tools suit you best.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords. Since 6 April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying business or property income exceeding £50,000 are required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible softwa...

22/05/2026

Alert: You might need to register for self-assessment even if you're mostly taxed through PAYE. Got business profits or untaxed income? Find out why this matters now and what you need to do. Read on to check if this applies to you.

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may need to register for self-assessment. This may be the case even if most of your income is taxed through PAYE.

21/05/2026

If you are a sole trader who needs to file under MTD rules, join one of HMRC’s webinars here:

21/05/2026

For more detailed information on today's annoucement from the chancillor on the temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractions please see below

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21/05/2026

Alert: Your UK residence status could change how you're taxed on worldwide income. It's not just days spent in the UK but also your ties that matter. Find out why this could affect your wallet.

Your UK residence status affects how much tax you pay in the UK and, in particular, whether your foreign income and gains are subject to UK tax.