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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Rawcliffes £50 Challenge
As part of our fundraising this year we supported Trinity Hospice and Brian House, taking part in their £50 challenge!
Companies House Web Filing to Switch to GOV.UK One Login
From 13 October 2025, Companies House will require all businesses to use GOV.UK One Login to
VAT – Retailers and Third-Party Contractors
We are aware that HMRC is challenging retailers that supply flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms where the retailer
Dilapidated Property: When Can SDLT Be Reclaimed?
HMRC have issued a warning to taxpayers to be vigilant of tax agents offering to secure Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) repayments on
Statutory Sick Pay – Changes for Employers From April 2026
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced that major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will
Adjustments for Private Use
HMRC will be running a digital campaign aimed at encouraging accurate private use adjustments of business expenses that
Government Borrowing Jumps – Are Tax Rises on the Way This Autumn?
UK government borrowing was £20.7 billion for June, according to new figures from the
Class 2 NICs - 2024/25 Errors
HMRC have identified an issue affecting some Self Assessment taxpayers in relation to Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) for
Proposed Changes to Inheritance Tax
As announced at Autumn Budget 2024, the government has published draft legislation to reform
HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap
On 21 July 2025, HMRC launched their Transformation Roadmap, which sets out ambitious plans for HMRC to become
Legislation Day 2025 - What Was Published?
On ‘Legislation Day’ (21 July 2025), HM Treasury released a range of draft legislation and tax documents. The key measures to be
Making Tax Digital - What’s New?
HMRC are pushing ahead with the implementation of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, set to commence from
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance
The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap
Earning Extra Income? You Might Need to File a Tax Return – Here’s What to Know
If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and
MTD for Income Tax: Income from Jointly Held Property
If you are a sole trader or landlord with combined turnover from trade and property exceeding £50,000 in 2024/25, you’re likely to
Salary Sacrifice for Pension Contributions
Employees who join their employer’s pensions salary sacrifice scheme stop paying pension contributions and instead
VAT on Private Tuition
A recent First Tier Tribunal case gave us a useful reminder of the rules governing the VAT treatment of
Childcare Accounts Can Subsidise Summer Childcare Costs
If you have children under 12 who attend a nursery, after school club, playscheme or childminder, or you are considering