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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.
Companies House Fees are Changing from 1 February 2026
From 1 February 2026, some of our fees will be changing. These include:
High-Value Council Tax Surcharge: Next Steps
The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for
Self Assessment Deadline Approaching - Are You Ready?
The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must
Chancellor Confirms 2% Inflation Target for Next 12 Months
The Chancellor has formally written to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to
Dividend Tax Rates Rising in April 2026: What Does It Mean for Profit Extraction?
The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax rates will increase from April 2026. The ordinary and
Autumn Statement 2025
Rachel Reeves says “I’m asking everyone to make a contribution,” said the chancellor, who later refused to rule out more tax rises in future Budgets.
Identity Verification Guide
From 18 November 2025, Companies House will require all directors and PSCs to verify their identity and provide their Companies House personal code. This guide explains what you need to do, when you must do it, and the verification options available.
Advisory Fuel Rates: Electric Car Charging
In the previous edition of this newsletter we showed HMRC’s Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) applicable from 1 September
Directors’ Report Requirement to Be Removed
As part of its move to reduce ‘red tape’ and aid business growth, the government has announced plans
Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law in England
The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has now become law, following Royal Assent last week. The new Act introduces a
Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than
Making Tax Digital: Advice for Digitally Excluded Taxpayers
HMRC has published long-awaited guidance on how digitally excluded individuals should apply for an exemption from
Planned Inheritance Tax Relief Restrictions From April 2026
In Autumn Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced that restrictions to the amount of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)
Government Signals Further Reform to Business Rates
Small businesses looking to expand premises could soon find it easier following new government
State Pension Set for Rise - But More Retirees May Face Tax
From April, people drawing the state pension may see an increase of more than
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
The table sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2025. These are the suggested reimbursement
Spotlight on Umbrella Companies
While there is no legal definition, ‘Umbrella Companies’ is a term used to describe Employment Intermediaries
VAT Error Correction
Form VAT652 (Error Correction) was withdrawn on 8 September 2025. The form was used to notify HMRC of