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Voluntary National Insurance contributions abroad 

Changes to voluntary National Insurance contributions for individuals abroad apply from 6 April 2026.  For 2026/27 onwards, the option to pay voluntary Class 2...
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Advisory fuel rates for company cars 

The following advisory fuel rates apply from 1 June 2026.  These rates are commonly used where employers reimburse employees for business...
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: first deadline approaching 

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords.  Most sole traders and...
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Payrolling benefits in kind: time to start preparing 

Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is now set to be introduced in phases from 6 April 2027.  This will change...
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Reminder: Stay Up to Date with Your Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Returns 

If you operate as a CIS contractor, it's important to remember that from April 2026 you are required to submit a Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) return every...
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Dividends on the 2025/26 Self-Assessment Tax Return 

For taxpayers required to submit a Self-Assessment tax return, new sections on the 2025/26 employment pages will require additional information for each directorship held during the tax year. ...
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Great British Summer Savings: Key Changes for Businesses and Employers

On 21 May 2026, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, announced the ‘Great British Summer Savings’ package, a series of measures...
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Why We Encourage Clients to File Their Tax Returns Early 

With a new tax year underway, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your Self-Assessment tax return.  Many taxpayers assume...
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Mental Health: A Key Reason for Sickness Absence

Acas provide suggestions for managing absences A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Acas shows that almost one in three employers...
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Are You Ready for E-Invoicing?

Policy in development HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)...
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