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Making Tax Digital (MTD) – Update
A recent news release from HMRC states that over 400,000 sole traders and landlords filed their first MTD…
2 October 2026
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2025/26 Self Assessment – deadline approaching
Whilst the tax return deadline of 31 January 2027 is well known, there is a closer deadline of…
2 October 2026
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Salary or dividends – which is more tax efficient?
To take dividends or not take dividends……………we don’t think Shakespeare ever faced such as question, but we do…
2 October 2026
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Passing on an investment property
A landlord may need to consider whether it is better to pass on an investment property during their…
7 September 2026
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Spouses – does rental income need to be split 50:50?
This is a question our team is asked very regularly. If a property is owned as joint tenants,…
7 September 2026
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Phoenix companies: HMRC’s tougher approach to contrived insolvencies
In 2025, the government announced a joint strategy involving HMRC, the Insolvency Service and Companies House to crack…
7 September 2026
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HMRC’s record compliance yield: what it means for your business
HMRC generated a record £50.2 billion of compliance yield in 2025/26, the highest level in its history, and…
7 September 2026
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The 7-Year Rule for Inheritance Tax – what is it?
For many individuals and families, effective estate planning is key to preserving wealth for future generations. One of…
3 August 2026
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Spouse Pension Contributions and Tax-Efficient Profit Extraction
For owner-managed businesses, pension contributions are one of the most tax-efficient ways to extract profits from a company….
3 August 2026
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Gift Aid – a Small but Powerful Box
It is easy to overlook the Gift Aid declaration when making a charitable donation or entering an attraction….
3 August 2026
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Tax Benefits of Relevant Life Insurance
Relevant life insurance is a tax-efficient way for employers to provide life cover for directors and employees. It…
3 July 2026
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Payrolling benefits – a phased approach
HMRC has announced a revised phased approach to the introduction of mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs),…
3 July 2026