June 24, 2026

Mandatory BIK payrolling: What the new phased approach means for employers

The government’s plans to modernise the way Benefits in Kind (BIK) are reported have taken another important step forward, with confirmation that mandatory payrolling will now be introduced in phases […]
June 10, 2026

Tax return changes Directors should know about

From the 2025/26 tax year, HMRC is introducing additional reporting requirements for some individuals completing a self-assessment tax return. The changes will be particularly relevant for directors of owner-managed limited […]
June 3, 2026

MTD Update: Partners must apply for averaging relief exemption

HMRC has clarified an important point in its Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax guidance, confirming that partners who claim averaging relief will not automatically be treated as exempt […]
May 28, 2026

Approved mileage rates increase to 55p per business mile

Businesses and employees are now operating under the updated approved mileage allowance rates introduced from 6th April 2026, with the main rate for cars and vans increasing from 45p to […]
May 21, 2026

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions from 6th April 2027

The government has confirmed that changes to the inheritance tax treatment of pensions will take effect from 6th April 2027. Under the new rules, unused pension pots and certain pension […]
May 21, 2026

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind delayed until April 2027

The government has confirmed that the introduction of mandatory payrolling for Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will now take effect from 6th April 2027. The changes were originally expected to be […]
May 6, 2026

Employee Share Scheme reporting: What to complete by 6th July 2026

Employee share schemes continue to be a popular way for businesses to reward and retain talent, but they also bring annual reporting obligations that cannot be overlooked. For any company […]
April 24, 2026

Making Tax Digital: Updated exemption rules explained

HMRC has issued updated guidance on exemptions from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, refining how and when taxpayers can step outside the regime. While the underlying rules haven’t […]
April 16, 2026

VAT registration reminder for charities

HMRC has reinforced its existing guidance to charities setting out when VAT registration becomes mandatory. While many charitable organisations benefit from specific VAT reliefs, the guidance underlines a key point: […]