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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.
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
Consultation launched on details for High Value Council Tax Surcharge
The government has opened a consultation on the details for the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) that is expected
Companies House and the IPO Warn About Fake Payment Requests
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are asking businesses to take special care of
Mandatory Payrolling Now To Be Phased In
The announcement of mandatory payrolling for Benefits in Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but
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:
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