Fortis Bookkeeping and Accountancy Ltd.

02/09/2026

The temporary 5% VAT rate on qualifying children's meals and family attractions ended yesterday. From today those supplies are 20% again.

Children's meals only qualified where they were held out as children's meals and eaten on the premises. Takeaways stayed out. Tickets for admission on or after 2 September were always standard-rated.

If you want a practice that will sit with you on the next VAT return, start here.
https://fortisaccounts.com/

01/09/2026

Today is the last day of the temporary 5% VAT rate on qualifying children's meals and family attractions. From tomorrow those supplies go back to 20%.

Children's meals only qualify where they are held out as children's meals and eaten on the premises. Takeaways stay out. Tickets for admission on or after 2 September were always standard-rated, even if bought in the reduced-rate window.

If you want a practice that will sit with you on the next VAT return, start here.
https://fortisaccounts.com/

31/08/2026

If you are a sole trader or landlord, the next MTD quarterly update is 7 November 2026. There is no need to worry about it on your own. We will walk you through what needs filing and when, in plain English, so nothing catches you out. No jargon, no pressure, just a clear plan and someone on the end of the phone when you have a question. That is the whole idea. Come and say hello.

⚠️ This response is generated by AI and is for general guidance only. It does not constitute professional financial or tax advice. Please book a free session with the Fortis team for advice specific to your circumstances.

30/08/2026

That sinking feeling when you know tax has been taken at source through your deductions, but you're not sure if it's all correct. For many in the trades, this can mean overpaying without realising. A proper return can put it right and bring some clarity.

The next step is often simpler than it feels.

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29/08/2026

The next MTD quarterly update is 7 November 2026. It is year to date from 6 April, not just the last three months.

There are no penalty points for a late quarterly update in 2026 to 2027. You still have to send the updates before you can file the tax return. Late tax-return penalties still apply.

If you want a practice that will sit with you on that, start here.

⚠️ This response is generated by AI and is for general guidance only. It does not constitute professional financial or tax advice. Please book a free session with the Fortis team for advice specific to your circumstances.

27/08/2026

The next Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline is 7 November 2026.

Each update covers the tax year so far, not just the last three months. If August was missed, November still picks up the year to date.

HMRC is not applying penalty points for late quarterly updates in 2026 to 2027. You still have to send them before you can submit the tax return. Late tax-return penalties are a separate thing.

How and when to send quarterly updates and what’s included in them.

27/08/2026

The next MTD quarterly update is 7 November 2026. That update is year to date, from 6 April, not just the last three months.

HMRC is not applying penalty points for late quarterly updates in 2026 to 2027. Late tax-return penalties still apply.

If you want a practice that will sit with you on that, book a time.
https://fortisaccounts.com/book

26/08/2026

MTD quarterly updates are now live for self-employed people and landlords over £50k. If that work is not on the letter, it is unscoped. We take CIS and MTD clients from Daventry and across England and Wales. A free 30 minute chat is here if that is you.

30 min meeting

26/08/2026

That sinking feeling when you know tax has been taken at source through CIS deductions but you're never quite sure if it's too much. Working in the trades, it can leave you quietly wondering whether you've overpaid without realising. A proper return can put it right and bring some peace of mind. The next step is simpler than it feels.

fortisaccounts.com/cis-checklist