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The tax implications of a summer side hustle

May 27, 2026 Comments Off on The tax implications of a summer side hustle By Vale & West

With summer coming soon, many people are looking for ways to earn some extra cash.

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65 per cent of people are still not registered for Making Tax Digital – Is mass non-compliance inevitable?

May 26, 2026 Comments Off on 65 per cent of people are still not registered for Making Tax Digital – Is mass non-compliance inevitable? By Vale & West

Despite becoming mandatory for sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with qualifying incomes over £50,000 from 6 April 2026, 65 per cent have still not registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

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The economy is doing better than expected – How will your business be affected?

May 21, 2026 Comments Off on The economy is doing better than expected – How will your business be affected? By Vale & West

It is a very strange time for UK businesses at the moment, as the economic forces at play seem to be entirely unpredictable.

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Who can I trust for tax advice? Tax advisers and their new guidelines

May 20, 2026 Comments Off on Who can I trust for tax advice? Tax advisers and their new guidelines By Vale & West

There are two things that are certain in this life: death and taxes. So why is it that you hear different tax advice from influencers, accountants and your mates down the pub? That would be because some people give tax advice when they are not actual experts.

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Get set for summer – How will payrolling seasonal work be different in 2026?

May 19, 2026 Comments Off on Get set for summer – How will payrolling seasonal work be different in 2026? By Vale & West

When 2026 began with 50 consecutive days of rain in the UK, many took it as a poor omen for the year’s weather.

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Is the UK heading for a recession and what does it mean for your business?

May 14, 2026 Comments Off on Is the UK heading for a recession and what does it mean for your business? By Vale & West

Recession is one of those words that tends to stop business owners in their tracks and right now, it is being mentioned more and more in the press and conversations with clients.

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An AI tax in the UK: Revenue raiser or competition risk?

May 13, 2026 Comments Off on An AI tax in the UK: Revenue raiser or competition risk? By Vale & West

A new headline finding from YouGov this month has found that 47 per cent of Britons would support a tax on work done by AI – with only 20 per cent opposed to such a tax.

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Why are lower-paid self-employed workers twice as likely to file late taxes?

May 12, 2026 Comments Off on Why are lower-paid self-employed workers twice as likely to file late taxes? By Vale & West

HMRC has obtained new data from PensionBee and it has revealed a worrying trend about self-employed workers’ tax returns.

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P11D Deadline 2026: What employers need to do now

May 7, 2026 Comments Off on P11D Deadline 2026: What employers need to do now By Vale & West

If you provided any taxable benefits to employees or directors during the 2025/26 tax year, such as company cars, private medical insurance, beneficial loans, gym memberships, or living accommodation, the P11D deadline should be in your sights.

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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED): Do you know if you need to file?

May 6, 2026 Comments Off on Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED): Do you know if you need to file? By Vale & West

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is one of those compliance obligations that can catch property owners off guard.

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