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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.
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
Overpayment Relief from HMRC
If you have paid too much tax, perhaps because you made an error on a return, or because you believe a sum determined by
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Time Is Ticking
We are continuing to work with a number of our clients as they prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. This is
Spring Forecast 2026
Reeves insists economic plan working in 'uncertain' world as UK growth forecast lowered for 2026
Updated Companies House Fees from 1 February 2026
From 1 February 2026, Companies House will be changing their fees. These include:
Spring Forecast Scheduled for 3 March 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to publish an
Employment Expenses
From 6 April 2026, it will no longer be possible for employees to claim tax relief against their
Inheritance Tax Reliefs – A Welcome U-Turn!
The government has announced that the proposed cap to the 100% rates of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and
There’s Still Time For Some Year End Tax Planning!
With the tax/financial year end approaching, now is a good time to check that you’re making the most of the available
Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital
With just a few weeks to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making