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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.
100 Years in the Making: Celebrating Our Centenary.
There are moments in life that invite us not only to celebrate the past, but to come together
FreeAgent - MTD Software
Keeping on top of your finances doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether your business is
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
Loans to Participators (Company Shareholders)
When a close company makes a loan to a participator (in most cases, this means a company’s shareholder), and it is not
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is Now Live
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now live – most self-employed individuals and landlords with turnover above
Unauthorised Listing by Excellent Accounting
It has come to our attention that a company called Expert Accounting has listed Rawcliffe & Co, along with
HMRC Self Assessment Tax Payments
HMRC generally offsets overpaid tax against any outstanding payments on account (POA), rather than
Should You Incorporate Your Business?
If you have been running a business for a while, maybe as a sole trader or in a partnership, you may
Dividends: HMRC Are Watching!
Returning to corporation tax, a new consultation, ‘Reporting company payments to participators’ has been published,
What Else is Changing in the 2026/27 Tax Year?
It can be hard to keep track of tax changes, with the start of a new tax year often bringing new rates, allowances and
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Go Live!
The commencement of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax is now live! This is the new 2026/27 tax year regime for
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - Factsheet
We are continuing to work with a number of our clients as they prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. This is
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
HMRC have published new advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2026. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for
Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (formerly the Bill) became law in December 2025, introducing the
ICAEW Says Stability in the Tax System Needed to Support Entrepreneurship
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in
What does the Spring Forecast tell us about tax?
From a tax perspective, the OBR’s report points to a tax environment that will feel increasingly heavy over the rest of the