April 23, 2026
The 2025-26 tax year ended on 5 April 2026, and attention now turns to filing your self-assessment tax return. While many leave this until the last minute, there are advantages to filing early.
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April 20, 2026
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)
From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed
April 20, 2026
Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour and finance costs are unpredictable. While it is rarely possible to eliminate cost pressures
April 20, 2026
The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative stability, with the possibility of modest reductions later in the year if inflation
April 16, 2026
When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain may arise. This is calculated by reference to the market value of the business assets at the date of
April 16, 2026
Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they are fully aware of the relevant obligations and statutory deadlines.
Following the end of each
April 16, 2026
Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that
April 16, 2026
If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs are allowable for tax purposes.
You may claim allowable business expenses for car, van, and travel costs, which will
April 16, 2026
The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and, in doing so, reduce the administrative burden associated with VAT compliance. The scheme is available to
April 16, 2026
The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled property, the income arising is treated as the settlor’s income for all tax purposes. A settlor
April 14, 2026
Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re employed, self‑employed or running your own business, understanding the value of your pension and how it will support your
April 13, 2026
1 May 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2025.
19 May 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 May 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date