Specialist Tax News

17 August 2026

Giving to charity: A valuable part of your tax planning

Charitable giving is something many of us will do throughout our life, but it can also plan play an important role in Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning.

31 July 2026

Questions over future tax changes under new prime minister Andy Burnham

Since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has made cost-of-living support a key focus. One headline measure announced this month is the planned removal of VAT on

31 July 2026

HMRC’s 2026 tax update

Prior to Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister and the appointment of John Healey as Chancellor, HMRC published a raft of consultations and policy announcements on

31 July 2026

HMRC targets side hustle income

HMRC has launched a fresh summer campaign reminding people with "side hustles" that extra income may need to be reported for tax purposes. The announcement specifically

31 July 2026

Diary of main tax events August/September 2026

Date What’s Due 1 August Corporation Tax for year to 31/10/2025, unless quarterly instalments apply 7 August Deadline for the 2026/27 first Quarterly Update, required for

29 June 2026

Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028

Reforms to affect micro entity and small company accounts Companies House will introduce changes to accounts filing due to governmental reforms under the Economic Crime and

29 June 2026

Mandatory payrolling now to be phased in

Many benefits will not be mandated until April 2028 Mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry

29 June 2026

Pressure selling tactics ruled to be illegal

Emma Sleep taken to court for failing to address CMA concerns A High Court order has confirmed that Emma Sleep, a mattress seller, behaved illegally and

29 June 2026

How an employer can use non-disclosure agreements

Guidelines from ACAS on NDAs Employers may worry about the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) following a series of press stories that have highlighted the abuse

29 June 2026

Why every business needs a business plan

See how a business plan can help your business grow You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down

29 June 2026

Upcoming deadlines for SME reporting to HMRC

Dates for your diary PAYE Settlement Agreement The deadline for applying for a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) or making any amendments to an existing PSA is

28 May 2026

Great British Summer Savings

On 21 May 2026, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, announced ‘Great British Summer Savings’, a package of measures aimed at cutting costs for families, particularly those