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11-05-2026

Up to two fifths of employers may withdraw salary sacrifice pensions

Employers are facing growing uncertainty over the future of salary sacrifice pension schemes following the Government’s decision to introduce a £2,000 annual cap on National Insurance (NI)

11-05-2026

Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion

Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s original forecast of £23.9 billion. On 6

11-05-2026

What you need to know about your first quarterly MTD report on 7 August 2026

For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated to abide by Making Tax Digital (MTD)

11-05-2026

Secured the raise – Keeping an eye on your eligibility for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge

If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the High‑Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) does not

11-05-2026

Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing

There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures are leading to more cash flow challenges

11-05-2026

UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business

Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to be made. New research by the Liquidation

07-04-2026

Company tax returns and accounts have gone digital

HMRC and Companies House have confirmed that from 1 April, all businesses must use compliant, commercial software to file their company’s tax returns. As of 31 March,

07-04-2026

Capital allowances – New rules for a new tax year

Capital allowances continue to provide an effective method for businesses to reduce their tax bills, by providing incentives for investment in eligible expenditure – typically plant and

07-04-2026

Government abolishes work-from-home relief

Directors and employees claiming work-from-home tax relief will no longer be able to claim it from the start of the new tax year – 6 April 2026.

07-04-2026

The dividend rules are changing – Disclosure rules on tax returns and new rates

From the end of the 2025/26 tax year, 5 April 2026, you must report your dividend income accurately as part of wider personal tax reforms. Directors of

07-04-2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live – What next?

For landlords and sole traders bringing in qualifying annual income over £50,000 (not including profit or dividends), Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now mandatory.

07-04-2026

Close companies face additional reporting requirements

Further administrative changes are on the cards for close companies, as the Government seeks to gain a better understanding of previously difficult-to-distinguish transactions. Close companies – those