Although Making Tax Digital (MTD) for the self-employed and landlords is still more than a year away, the October 2024 Budget further extended its scope with the announcement that it will apply to those with…

Although Making Tax Digital (MTD) for the self-employed and landlords is still more than a year away, the October 2024 Budget further extended its scope with the announcement that it will apply to those with…
Over the past six years, the number of lost pension pots has doubled to around 3.3 million. The total value of missing funds now sits at almost £31 billion. A pension pot is considered to…
The Employment Rights Bill working its way through parliament will have serious implications for employers once finally enacted. Along with the loss of options for offering more flexible working arrangements, the changes are likely to…
UK landlords are facing increased rates of surcharge when purchasing buy-to-let property following increases over the past three months. The rate is now particularly punitive for those buying property in Scotland. Stamp duty was devolved…
As 2025 gets under way, it is once again the time of year to start considering your tax year-end planning. The early months of the year are the time to undertake year-end tax planning. Unsurprisingly,…
The impact of the Budget’s increases in national insurance contributions (NICs) are not limited to employers. There were three main changes to employer’s NICs announced in the Budget, all of which will take effect from…
As part of the October Budget, the government published a ‘corporate tax roadmap’, outlining a commitment to maintaining corporate tax rates for the duration of this parliament. This provides businesses with welcome certainty going forward,…
Hidden away in the October Budget announcements was the freezing of individual savings accounts (ISA) annual subscription limits until 5 April 2030. Good news that there is no intention to remove this valuable tax-free savings…
Umbrella companies are often used to employ workers on behalf of recruitment agencies and end clients. However, HMRC is making changes from April 2026 to deal with umbrella companies who don’t comply with their tax…
Thresholds defining company sizes have not changed since 2016, but revised thresholds are now set to be introduced from 6 April 2025. Companies House intends to roll out their new identity verification requirements for directors…