Tag Archive for: HMRC

10 common myths about Making Tax Digital (and what’s actually true!)
Making Tax Digital is coming, along with plenty of rumours and confusion. We bust 10 of the most common MTD myths so you know exactly what to expect.

Self-employed Christmas expenses: what you can and can’t claim
Buying gifts for clients, hosting a festive get-together or decorating your workspace? What self-employed people can and cannot claim as a business expense at Christmas.

The Autumn Budget: From Speculation to Strategy
IAB CEO Sarah Palmer shares practical actions for bookkeepers and accountants following the Autumn Budget, turning speculation into strategy.

Autumn Budget: What Bookkeepers and SMEs Need to Know
The Chancellor’s Budget arrived under unusual circumstances. A summary of the key announcements and what they mean for bookkeepers and SMEs.

Could salary sacrifice pension schemes be facing unexpected changes?
Speculation ahead of the Budget pointed to changes to salary sacrifice pension schemes. The CIPP team looks at what could change and what it may mean for employers.

Companies House Identity Verification
Companies House identity verification is designed to protect people and businesses from economic crime. What the changes mean for you and your clients.

MTD IT Timeline (2026–2028): Core Dates to Note
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is rolling out in stages from 2026 to 2028. The core dates to note, from quarterly updates to the new way of submitting final returns.

Proposed tax return threshold increase: welcome news for side-hustlers
A proposal to raise the Self Assessment tax return threshold for traders from £1,000 to £3,000 by 2029 would affect around 300,000 people. What the welcome change could mean.

Six steps to help get yourself ready for MTD for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is on its way. Six practical steps to help you understand how it affects you and get your records ready in time.

15 things every UK landlord should know about Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax is less familiar than Income Tax or VAT, but landlords need to understand it. 15 things every UK landlord should know before selling a property.

Why file your 2023/2024 Self Assessment tax return in April?
Just filed your Self Assessment return? Why getting your next tax return in early is worth considering, and how it can take the pressure off next January.

How confident are you in identifying Money Laundering red flags?
Recent enforcement against illegal working highlights the money laundering risks facing high-risk services. How confident are you in spotting the warning signs?






