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Corporation Tax penalties and late filing deadlines for UK limited companies 15/Sep/2026
Corporation Tax Deadlines: What Happens If You File or Pay Late?

Keeping up with Corporation Tax deadlines is an important part of running a limited company. Missing a deadline can lead to penalties, additional costs and unnecessary complications with HMRC. The […]

Self Assessment payment changes 2029 08/Sep/2026
Self Assessment Tax Payment Changes from April 2029: What You Need to Know

For many Self Assessment taxpayers, the way tax is paid could look very different from April 2029. The government has announced plans to bring some Self Assessment tax payments closer […]

HMRC Self Assessment tax payment changes from 2029 02/Sep/2026
HMRC’s New Self Assessment Payment Plans: What Could Change?

HMRC is looking at changes that could make Self Assessment tax payments more timely. The aim is to bring tax payments closer to when income is earned, rather than waiting […]

HMRC mileage allowance rates 2026/27 for business travel 25/Aug/2026
Mileage Allowance Rates 2026/27: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

If you use your own car, van, motorcycle or cycle for business journeys, you may be able to receive mileage payments from your employer without paying tax on them. For […]

SDLT on transfers between spouses 17/Aug/2026
SDLT on Property Transfers Between Spouses: What Couples Need to Know

Transferring a property or part of a property between spouses or civil partners may appear straightforward, particularly because certain tax rules allow assets to be transferred between them without an […]

trading allowance for side hustles 14/Aug/2026
UK Trading Allowance: Side Hustles, Online Selling & HMRC Tax Rules

Whether you sell unwanted items online, rent out a room through Airbnb, freelance through digital platforms, deliver food, create online content or offer services such as gardening and babysitting, earning […]

reduce employer National Insurance 10/Aug/2026
How to Reduce Employer National Insurance Costs in 2026/27

Employer National Insurance can be a significant cost for businesses with employees. For the 2026/27 tax year, employers generally pay 15% Class 1 National Insurance on earnings above the £5,000 […]

Mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind from April 2027 for UK employers 04/Aug/2026
Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: What UK Employers Need to Know Before April 2027

Introduction The UK Government has confirmed a phased introduction of mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs), giving employers more time to prepare for the new reporting system. Rather than […]

UK investment property tax 30/Jul/2026
Gifting an Investment Property: UK Tax Guide

Passing an investment property to your children or other family members is an important financial decision. While gifting a property during your lifetime may help reduce future Inheritance Tax (IHT), […]

HMRC Simple Assessment explained for UK taxpayers including payment deadlines and appeals 24/Jul/2026
HMRC Simple Assessments Explained: Who Gets One and What You Need to Do

Many UK taxpayers are familiar with Self Assessment tax returns, but fewer know about HMRC Simple Assessments. If you’ve recently received a letter from HMRC titled “Simple Assessment”, you may […]

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