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VAT changes for online marketplaces
From October 2027, online marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK businesses through their platforms.
The changes extend existing rules,
Employee Share Scheme rules relaxed
The Employee Share Scheme rules have been relaxed to help businesses attract, incentivise and reward employees. The changes, which take effect from 6 April 2027, will increase the value of share
Property disposal penalties are changing
The government is changing the rules on late filing penalties for individuals who fail to report a disposal of UK residential property within the statutory deadline but subsequently report it on their
Business rates relief for high streets
As announced at the Autumn Budget 2026, the government is introducing a package of business rates measures to support high street businesses in England from 1 April 2027. The measures aim to reduce
Inheritance Tax changes for agricultural property
This is a reminder that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) came into effect from 6 April 2026, restricting the availability of 100% relief for qualifying
New VAT rules for private hire
It was announced as part of the Autumn Budget 2026 measures that the government will introduce changes to the VAT treatment of passenger transport services supplied through taxi and private hire
Awards for injury to feelings are not automatic
Many might view dismissal as a ritual humiliation and seek reparations for perceived psychological damages, and so it feels natural to assume that, if a dismissal is subsequently found to be unfair,
New support for growing businesses
Ambitious businesses looking to expand may benefit from a new Government programme designed to help promising companies overcome some of the difficulties associated with rapid growth.
Announced on 29
Faster planning decisions for small businesses
Businesses planning improvements to their premises could benefit from changes to the planning system intended to reduce delays and make straightforward applications easier to process.
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Tax Diary December 2026/January 2027
December 2026
1 December 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable by companies with an accounting period ended 28 February 2026, unless the company is required to pay Corporation Tax by
Autumn Budget 2026 – Increase in Trading Allowance
It was announced as part of the Autumn Budget measures that the Trading Allowance will increase from £1,000 to £3,000 from 6 April 2027. The increase will help people earning small amounts from
Autumn Budget 2026 – Support for drivers
The Autumn Budget 2026 announced several measures aimed at helping drivers with the cost of fuel, business travel and electric vehicle charging. These include extending the temporary fuel duty cut,
