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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.
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2026. These are the suggested reimbursement
Small Businesses Account for Two-Thirds of Britain’s Tax Shortfall
The latest figures from HMRC reveal that the Treasury had a substantial £59.2 billion shortfall from unpaid taxes for
More Consultations Hint at What's to Come
The government has published a raft of consultations on tax and business policies. It is worth being
VAT and Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points
HMRC have published 'Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2026): VAT liability of supplies of electricity from public electric
MTD for Income Tax: 7 August Deadline is Near
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now live. Most self-employed individuals and landlords who
Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: Phased Introduction Confirmed
HMRC has confirmed that mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) will now be introduced in two phases, starting
AI Providing Misleading Advice on VAT Return Filing
Incorrect advice provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other websites is contributing to a growing trend of
Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028
Companies House will introduce changes to accounts filing due to governmental reforms under
Relief on Fuel Duty and Hauliers Get Road Tax Holiday
The government have announced some fuel duty and road tax changes designed to help with the
HMRC Introduces Targeted Advance Assurance Service For R&D Claims
Originally proposed in last autumn’s Budget, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have introduced a targeted advance assurance service for
Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 – Key Changes
Following a consultation on improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations, the government laid a new
Late Payment Legislation Laid Before Parliament
Following its mention in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill has now been put
Dividends on the 2025/26 Self-Assessment Tax Return
For taxpayers required to submit a self-assessment tax return, new boxes on the 2025/26 employment page form will
Tax-Free Mileage Rates
A 10p per mile increase in tax‑free mileage rates will apply in the 2026/27 tax year, backdated to
Temporary Reduced Rate of VAT
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, the 5% reduced rate of VAT will apply to the following eligible activities:
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): What is ‘Mixed Use’?
When buying property in England, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) often represents a significant cost. One crucial distinction is
April 2026 Changes to The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
As outlined in Autumn Budget 2025, several changes took place on 6 April that may affect those who use
What Qualifies for Capital Allowances?
In Orsted West of Duddon Sands (UK) Limited & Ors v HMRC, the Supreme Court considered whether major pre‑construction costs