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Are you paying yourself as tax efficiently as possible in 2026?

Not everyone has the freedom to decide how they are paid or to structure their income in the most tax-efficient way.

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Does being on maternity leave make you exempt from Making Tax Digital?

Given that it is the biggest overhaul to the way that taxes are filed in decades, it is no wonder that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has a whole host of additional considerations to manage.

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HMRC sets its sights on side hustlers again

More than £55 billion worth of side hustle sales data is to be handed to HMRC by platforms, as the tax authority ramps up compliance on small online traders and service providers.

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Why are taxpayers still ignoring the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline?

The deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now less than three weeks away, yet the majority of affected taxpayers have still not registered.

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Will HMRC go online-only in the future?

Fresh off a wave of regulatory changes designed to improve transparency and efficiency with filings, business owners are having to take stock of new administrative responsibilities.

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Reinvesting in your business? How rollover relief can help manage Capital Gains Tax

When a business sells an asset such as property, land or equipment, the resulting gain can trigger a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability.

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Voluntary payrolling of Benefits in Kind: How can your business prepare?

If your business offers employees perks such as company cars or private health insurance, you need to be aware of the upcoming changes to how these are taxed and reported.

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Tax awareness week is a good time to learn which obligations are changing

On the surface, it might seem odd that there would be an entire week dedicated to tax awareness when so many people seem to live in constant dread, knowing their obligations loom overhead.

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How will the say-nothing Spring Statement shape the future of businesses?

Many businesses felt as though they had been entirely overlooked by the Autumn Budget, as costs were set to rise without much support.

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Support is here for small businesses: Small Employers’ Relief increases to 9 per cent

With the rising employment costs and business rates set to put further pressure on small businesses, it can be hard to see a way forward.

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