News
Still time to top up your pension contributions
With the end of the 2025-26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for taxpayers to increase their pension savings and benefit from valuable tax relief. Pension contributions remain
Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6 April 2026
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) from next month. The new rules significantly change
Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase of around 300,000 compared with the previous year. The announcement also highlights the
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their current levels for a further three years, extending the freeze until April 2031. This means that
Changes to the calculation of Income Tax
A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the Autumn Budget 2025. These measures will affect the rates at which different types of income
Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company tax return. In most cases, the tax return must be filed within 12 months of the
Accelerate Return on Investment
The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just as important as the size of the return itself. When investments begin generating benefits quickly, the financial impact
Reducing energy consumption
Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect themselves from rising energy costs, particularly if global energy markets remain unstable because of the
Loans to Participators
There are special rules to prevent close companies, generally companies controlled by a small group of individuals, from allowing directors or shareholders to take money out of the company without
What Is a person with significant control?
A person with significant control (PSC) is someone who owns or exercises significant influence over a company. They can also be referred to as a “beneficial owner”.
Every UK company is
Meaning of “bona vacantia”
Bona vacantia is Latin term meaning “ownerless goods”. The bodies that deal with bona vacantia claims vary across the United Kingdom, but they all ultimately represent the Crown.
Under
Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project
Reclaiming VAT on a self-build home project can significantly reduce the overall cost of building or converting your property. The VAT DIY Housebuilders Scheme is a special VAT scheme that allows
