Companies House publishes its business plan
Companies House has published its business plan for 2026-27, setting out its priorities for the coming year as…
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VAT – opting to tax property
The option to tax is a VAT election that allows businesses to treat supplies of most non-residential land…
Key person policies and tax relief
Many businesses take out “key person” insurance policies to protect against the financial impact of losing an important…
Government measures to ease rising fuel costs
The government has announced a package of measures intended to help motorists and businesses manage rising fuel costs…
IHT – gifts made with reservation of benefits
Most lifetime gifts are treated as potentially exempt transfers (PETs) for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. In general, these…
A reminder of tax-free trivial benefits
Employers looking to provide staff with small gifts or seasonal tokens of appreciation should remember the rules for…
Claiming to reduce payments on account
Self-assessment taxpayers are usually required to make payments on account to pay their Income Tax liabilities. These are…
Increase in approved mileage rates
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response…
Tougher action on late payments
The Government has introduced a landmark new Bill aimed at tackling the growing problem of late payments to…
New measures aimed at easing living costs
The Government has announced a new package of measures designed to help households manage rising living costs during…
VAT Cash Accounting
The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for…
Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations
When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental…
