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New rules for working from home from April 2026
The rules on claiming tax relief for working from home are changing for the new 2026-27 tax year. In most cases, employees will no longer be able to claim relief for homeworking, although claims can
MTD – when the quarterly returns to HMRC are due
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax began on 6 April 2026 for qualifying taxpayers. Those with qualifying income over £50,000 are now required to maintain digital records and submit updates of
Vaping products duty schemes
The new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) are being introduced from 1 October 2026. In advance of the launch of the new schemes, HMRC opened applications for approval for
Living away from home?
Private Residence Relief (PRR) is a valuable Capital Gains Tax relief that can eliminate the tax due when you sell your home. In simple terms, it applies to periods when a property has been your only
Do you have a personal tax account yet?
Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is an easy and secure way to manage your tax online. You can use it to check your tax code, claim a refund and update your details, all in one place, without needing to
New support measures to allow affordable debt repayment
The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt. The new measures set out a clearer and more practical approach to helping individuals and
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026: “Day One” Entitlements
Paternity Leave
As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally transform the UK workplace by introducing several "Day One" entitlements. Now, paid
Data Protection rules are still alive
Businesses that collect or use personal information must comply with UK data protection law. Personal data includes any information that can identify a living individual, such as names, addresses,
Crackdown on energy profiteering
The government has announced a package of measures designed to tackle unfair price increases and strengthen the United Kingdom’s long term energy security. The Chancellor has set out proposals to give
Your responsibilities if registered for VAT
It is important to understand both when VAT registration is required and the ongoing obligations that follow. The VAT registration threshold is currently £90,000 of taxable turnover, although
Tax-free and taxable State Benefits
While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free.HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common state benefits
Business.gov.uk advice selling to international markets
There are a variety of services available to assist UK exporters that can be found at https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/
There you can find a range of government-backed tools and support to
