Specialist Tax News

Diary of main tax events June / July 2025

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Date What’s Due 1 June Corporation Tax for year to 31/08/2024, unless quarterly instalments apply 19 June PAYE & NIC deductions, and CIS return and tax, for month to 05/06/2025 (due 22/06 if you pay electronically) 1 July Corporation Tax for year to 30/09/2024, unless quarterly instalments apply 5 July Last date for agreeing PAYE […]

Wealth Management News

Smart steps to take in an uncertain mortgage market

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While the Bank of England (BOE) has started cutting the base rate in recent times, mortgage pricing remains mixed. While the base rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points between October 2024 and March 2025, average fixed mortgage rates initially climbed. However, recent market changes have seen sub-four per cent deals return for some borrowers, driven […]

Wealth Management News

Time to pull out of US stocks?

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President Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a wave of protectionist trade policies, including sweeping tariffs that have rattled global markets. Since January 2025, the average US tariff rate has surged from 2.5 per cent to 27 per cent – the highest in over a century. Tariffs on Chinese imports have reached 145 per […]

Business News

Capital allowances: Full Expensing vs AIA vs Writing-Down Allowances

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Capital allowances allow businesses to claim tax relief on money invested in assets like machinery, equipment, or certain vehicles used commercially. There are a variety of capital allowances available, including: Full Expensing Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) Writing-Down Allowances (WDA) The allowance that your business is eligible for depends on what you buy, how much you […]

Business News

HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return service

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free service for submitting Company Tax Returns and annual accounts on 31 March 2026. Built over a decade ago for simpler businesses, the platform no longer meets modern digital standards. Companies must now move to commercial filing software to remain compliant. This software provides more modernised […]