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Compliance Check
The purpose of a compliance check is to confirm that you have correctly declared and paid the required amount of tax, and are compliant with current regulations. Compliance checks are handled differently depending on whether you are an individual or operating a business. Many checks are routine, but some may be initiated if HMRC requires additional supporting evidence (for example, a recently submitted tax return with a large tax refund amount).
HMRC's 2026 Tax Reform Agenda: What's Changing for VAT, PAYE and Self Assessment
On 23 June 2026 the UK government published Tax Update 2026. Two dates are now fixed - mandatory e-invoicing from 2029 and in-year Self Assessment payments from April 2029 - alongside open consultations on VAT and PAYE Direct Debit and online marketplace VAT liability. Here is what is confirmed, what is not, and how to prepare.
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HMRC Letters Explained: The 5 Most Common Types and How to Respond
Not every HMRC letter means trouble. We explain the five most common types of HMRC correspondence - nudge letters, compliance checks, tax calculations, penalty notices and notices to file - what each one actually means, and the steps to take before the deadline passes.
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Jul 297 min read
A Marshmallow Sparks a £472,000 Lawsuit: Did HMRC Actually Lose?
Nearly £473,000 in disputed tax to answer one single question: is a marshmallow considered confectionery?
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Jul 164 min read
Avoiding Penalties: Navigating the 60-Day Capital Gains Tax Reporting Rule for Property Sales
For investors holding residential rental properties, there is a crucial requirement that is easily overlooked but highly likely to trigger penalties: the 60-day Capital Gains Tax reporting rule.
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Jul 84 min read
UK Records Hottest June Ever; 150 Tax-Evading Businesses Exposed; Council Tax Debt Hits Record High
The UK experienced its hottest June on record; HMRC published the names of more than 150 businesses and individuals found to have deliberately evaded taxes; and council tax arrears in England reached a record high.
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Jul 65 min read
Stricter Tax Oversight for Close Companies Proposed: A Guide to New Transaction Reporting Requirements
Recently, the government published a new consultation document planning to introduce stricter information reporting requirements for 'close companies' to strengthen tax oversight, reduce tax loss, and narrow the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) tax gap.
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Jul 15 min read
UK Tightens Tax Enforcement: Plans to End Low-Value Parcel Tax Relief Early; Trump Issues 100% Tariff Threat
UK pulls forward plan to close small parcel import tax loophole; VAT and PAYE payments will have to be made by direct debit; Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax
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Jun 296 min read
Retirement Age Rises to 67 – What are the Changes to Wages and National Insurance Contributions?
Retirement Age Rises to 67. From 6 April 2026, the State Pension age is gradually increasing. This not only affects when individuals can retire, but it will also have a profound impact on income, employment, and overall life planning.
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Jun 246 min read
Is This the Hardest Year for the Middle Class?
Since the start of the new financial year in April 2026, what should have been a 'reboot' for the economy and public finances has instead evolved into a silent but widespread upward trend in the tax burden.
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Jun 175 min read
Rental Income Tax Rates Set to Rise: Is Investing Through a Limited Company Still Viable for Landlords?
While rents across the country continue to rise, changing tax policies and increasing costs have made it harder for landlords to translate high turnover into high profit. Furthermore, the end of fixed-term tenancies and the abolition of 'no-fault evictions' have added layers of complexity to the sector.
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Jun 104 min read
£153 Million Tax Fraud Scandal Exposed! Rising Fuel Prices Push Up UK Company Car Allowances as Amazon Launches Same-Day Fresh Grocery Delivery
HMRC has uncovered a TikTok-based "easy tax refund" scam; company car fuel reimbursement rates have seen their largest increase in nearly a year; and Amazon has officially expanded into the UK's rapid grocery delivery market with same-day fresh food delivery services
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Jun 85 min read
Electric Vehicles to Face Pay-Per-Mile Tax
From April 2028, pure Electric Vehicles owners will be subject to a road charge of 3 pence per mile, while PHEV drivers will pay 1.5 pence per mile, with this rate increasing annually in line with inflation.
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Jun 34 min read
Non-UK Tax Resident Directors Performing Duties in the UK: Ensuring Compliance for Income Tax and National Insurance
Rregardless of whether an individual is a UK tax resident, or whether their primary employer is based outside the UK, any remuneration related to duties performed in the UK -including salary, benefits, and equity incentives - may be subject to UK Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
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May 275 min read
Income Tax Threshold Freezes and Rising House Prices Push Middle-Class Families into Inheritance Tax 'Trap'
Inheritance tax (IHT) is quietly becoming an important source of government revenue growth. What is truly worth noting is that an increasing number of ordinary families who are not usually considered 'wealthy' are being brought into the tax scope.
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May 205 min read
5 Key Tax Changes for Landlords in 2026
Today, we summarise five tax and regulatory changes affecting landlords in 2026, alongside their practical implications and our advice on how to respond.
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May 135 min read
UK Tax Burden Reaches Highest Level in 70 Years! Overseas Landlord Investment Appetite Falls; Amazon Launches Drone Delivery Service in Britain
Rising UK tax burdens dampen overseas landlords’ enthusiasm for investment; A first for the country: Amazon launches drone delivery service in the UK; Britain’s annual tax revenue nears £1 trillion for the first time, setting a historic record.
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May 116 min read
5 Ways to Boost Your Take-Home Pay
Here are five ways to help you plan smarter in 2026 and keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket.
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May 64 min read
Urgent Check Required! Over 730,000 Tax Refunds Unclaimed in the UK! UK Plans “War Bonds” Issuance; ASOS Seeks to Recover £7 Million in Tariffs
More than 730,000 tax refunds remain unclaimed in the UK. The UK government is reportedly planning to issue “war bonds” to raise £17.6 billion for defense spending. Meanwhile, fast-fashion brand ASOS is seeking to recover £7 million in tariff costs paid in the United States.
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May 45 min read
AI Scams: Could a Single Phone Call Drain Your Account?
Today we have summarised several of the most common AI scam formats that people are most likely to fall for, and we will teach you how to identify and prevent them.
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Apr 294 min read
The Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme Is Now Live
In its Autumn 2025 Budget, the government announced a series of important reforms to the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme.
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Apr 225 min read
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