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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.
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2025. These are the suggested reimbursement rates
Why Did the Chicken Go to the VAT Tribunal?
In WM Morrison Supermarkets v HMRC, the first tier tribunal (FTT) found that rotisserie chickens were a supply in the course of catering and
What Is E-Invoicing?
Over the coming years we will be hearing a lot more about e-invoicing because the government has confirmed that
Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind from April 2027
From April 2027 it will be mandatory for employers to include most benefits in kind (BiKs) provided to employees in
Employees’ Working from Home Expenses
From 6 April 2026, employees will no longer be able to claim a tax deduction from their earnings in respect of
Making Tax Digital For Income Tax – An Update
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax will be mandated for a large group of self assessment taxpayers from
Companies House Fees are Changing from 1 February 2026
From 1 February 2026, some of our fees will be changing. These include:
High-Value Council Tax Surcharge: Next Steps
The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for
Self Assessment Deadline Approaching - Are You Ready?
The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must
Chancellor Confirms 2% Inflation Target for Next 12 Months
The Chancellor has formally written to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to
Dividend Tax Rates Rising in April 2026: What Does It Mean for Profit Extraction?
The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax rates will increase from April 2026. The ordinary and
Autumn Statement 2025
Rachel Reeves says “I’m asking everyone to make a contribution,” said the chancellor, who later refused to rule out more tax rises in future Budgets.
Identity Verification Guide
From 18 November 2025, Companies House will require all directors and PSCs to verify their identity and provide their Companies House personal code. This guide explains what you need to do, when you must do it, and the verification options available.
Verifying your Identity for Companies House
We are aware that Companies House are forwarding emails advising Company Directors that they need to verify their identities for Companies House from 18 November 2025. Please note
Advisory Fuel Rates: Electric Car Charging
In the previous edition of this newsletter we showed HMRC’s Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) applicable from 1 September
Directors’ Report Requirement to Be Removed
As part of its move to reduce ‘red tape’ and aid business growth, the government has announced plans
Renters’ Rights Act Becomes Law in England
The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has now become law, following Royal Assent last week. The new Act introduces a