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Pension death benefit tax rules relaxed

The two-year time limit for paying tax-free pension death benefits is being removed. This means lump sum death benefits will ...
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Lifetime ISA withdrawal charges reduced

The withdrawal charge for Lifetime ISA (LISA) savings used by first-time buyers to purchase a property costing more than the ...
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Child Benefit overpayment tax rules clarified

A new measure introduced as part of the recent Budget will allow High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) payments to ...
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New obligations to correct tax errors

New obligations requiring taxpayers to correct inaccuracies in tax returns and other documents submitted to HMRC are expected to take ...
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Mandatory payrolling of benefits from 2027

The mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) will be introduced in phases from 6 April 2027. This measure was ...
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HMRC proposes new landlord reporting rules

HMRC has published a new consultation on proposals to change how property income information is reported to it by letting ...
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Discount for business cyber protection

Smaller businesses considering improvements to their cyber security may benefit from a new Government-backed discount intended to make recognised security ...
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Britain’s changing small business population

The latest Government statistics reveal an interesting change in the make-up of Britain's business community, with fewer businesses operating overall ...
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VAT changes for online marketplaces

From October 2027, online marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK ...
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Employee Share Scheme rules relaxed

The Employee Share Scheme rules have been relaxed to help businesses attract, incentivise and reward employees. The changes, which take ...
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Property disposal penalties are changing

The government is changing the rules on late filing penalties for individuals who fail to report a disposal of UK ...
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Business rates relief for high streets

As announced at the Autumn Budget 2026, the government is introducing a package of business rates measures to support high ...
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Inheritance Tax changes for agricultural property

This is a reminder that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) came into effect from ...
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New VAT rules for private hire

It was announced as part of the Autumn Budget 2026 measures that the government will introduce changes to the VAT ...
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Awards for injury to feelings are not automatic

Many might view dismissal as a ritual humiliation and seek reparations for perceived psychological damages, and so it feels natural ...
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Are your clients focusing on the wrong number when buying a vehicle?

Most businesses compare the purchase price or monthly finance payment. The real cost often lies elsewhere. Depreciation, tax treatment, maintenance, ...
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Your clients don’t always know when they need a solicitor. But you probably do.

As an accountant, you're often the first person your clients turn to when they're making important business decisions. Whether they're ...
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New support for growing businesses

Ambitious businesses looking to expand may benefit from a new Government programme designed to help promising companies overcome some of ...
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