Budget date announced

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Details of all the Budget announcements will

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What is the settlement legislation?

Thinking of gifting income to a spouse or partner? HMRC’s settlements rules may still tax it as your own.

The settlements legislation is contained in s.624 ITTOIA 2005. The legislation seeks to

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Using your own car for work purposes

Using your own car or bike for work travel? You may be able to claim tax relief for business mileage.

If you are employed and spend your own money on items needed for your job, you may be eligible to

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When you cannot charge VAT

Not all goods and services carry a 20% VAT, knowing the right rate can save costly mistakes.

When a VAT-registered business issues an invoice to their customer, they must ensure that they charge the

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How to pay corporation tax online

Paying Corporation Tax? Always use the correct reference or risk delays and penalties.

To pay Corporation Tax via online or telephone bank transfer, you can use either a UK or overseas bank

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Tax Diary October/November 2025

1 October 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024.

19 October 2025 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 October 2025. (If you pay your tax

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VAT late filing penalties

New rules mean late VAT filings and payments now trigger points, fines and interest charges.

The VAT late filing penalties regime changed for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023.

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Gifts with reservation of benefit

Gifting assets can cut inheritance tax, but traps like “gifts with reservation of benefit” may undo the plan.

The majority of gifts made during a person’s lifetime are not subject to tax

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