Cockburn Franklin Accountants

Cockburn Franklin Accountants Small Accounting Business Cockburn Franklin are a dynamic accountancy and tax practice specialising in helping small businesses and tax payers.

Since we only work with small businesses and not large corporate entities, our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the small business sector. We understand that dealing with the tax authorities can be a daunting prospect to the small business. We are approachable, professional and objective and will put you at ease and take away your accountancy and taxation worries and concerns.

Need proof of your UK tax residence? HMRC's updated service can now help you get certificates or confirmation letters ta...
07/10/2026

Need proof of your UK tax residence? HMRC's updated service can now help you get certificates or confirmation letters tailored to your situation. Find out how to apply and what details you'll need to provide. Read on to see if you qualify.

HMRC has updated its guidance on how individuals and organisations can apply for a certificate of residence or letter of confirmation to prove UK tax residence.

Alert for employers: HMRC is now handing out penalties for late employee share scheme returns. Have you checked if your ...
06/10/2026

Alert for employers: HMRC is now handing out penalties for late employee share scheme returns. Have you checked if your reports are submitted? Read on to find out why this matters.

Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities (ERS) end of year returns on time.

Alert: HMRC has revealed its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters, including businesses with multi-million pound pen...
05/10/2026

Alert: HMRC has revealed its latest list of deliberate tax defaulters, including businesses with multi-million pound penalties. Curious to see who's been caught? Find out why this matters to you and local firms.

HMRC has published an updated list of deliberate tax defaulters. The list includes individuals, businesses and companies, detailing the amounts on which penalties are due and the exact penalties charged.

Alert: Changes to company share buybacks and distributions could affect how shareholders are taxed. Curious about what m...
05/10/2026

Alert: Changes to company share buybacks and distributions could affect how shareholders are taxed. Curious about what might change? Read on to find out why this matters now.

HMRC has been consulting on proposals to modernise the tax rules governing distributions and repayments of capital from companies. The consultation was published on 23 June 2026 and closed on 14 September 2026.

UK importers, get ready: a new carbon tax on certain goods starts in 2027. Could this reshape how businesses trade carbo...
02/10/2026

UK importers, get ready: a new carbon tax on certain goods starts in 2027. Could this reshape how businesses trade carbon-heavy products? Read on to see if it affects you.

Businesses importing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK will face a new carbon tax from 1 January 2027, when the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into effect.

HMRC is reaching out to trustees about possible errors in trust tax returns. If you get a letter, double-check your deta...
01/10/2026

HMRC is reaching out to trustees about possible errors in trust tax returns. If you get a letter, double-check your details and act accordingly. Read on to find out why this matters and what you should do next.

HMRC is contacting some trustees after identifying possible errors in recent Trust and Estate tax returns relating to the type of trust being reported.

Millions of adults in the UK haven't checked their State Pension forecast — could you be missing out on key info? Find o...
30/09/2026

Millions of adults in the UK haven't checked their State Pension forecast — could you be missing out on key info? Find out why it matters now and how easy it is to check your forecast online or through the HMRC app. Give your retirement planning a quick health check today. Read on to see what you need to know.

A new press release from HMRC is highlighting the fact that almost 7 million UK adults could be heading towards retirement without knowing how much State Pension they may be entitled to. New research has found that around one in eight adults (12.5%) have never checked their State Pension forecast. 

Could your next UK holiday cost a little more? Some areas in England might soon add a tourist tax based on accommodation...
29/09/2026

Could your next UK holiday cost a little more? Some areas in England might soon add a tourist tax based on accommodation costs. Local leaders will decide if and how it's applied, aiming to fund public projects close to home. Wonder what that might mean for your travel plans? Find out why this change could be on the horizon.

Mayors and local leaders in England are to be given powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy, creating a new charge for people staying in short-term visitor accommodation.

Important update for employers with globally mobile staff: new payrolling rules for benefits in kind mean you can opt ou...
28/09/2026

Important update for employers with globally mobile staff: new payrolling rules for benefits in kind mean you can opt out certain employees from mandatory payroll reporting. This could change how you handle company cars, vans and medical benefits. Find out why it matters for your business and what you need to do next.

HMRC has clarified how employers can handle benefits in kind for globally mobile employees as mandatory payrolling is introduced from April 2027.

Alert: HMRC is sending out 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters soon. If you get one, it could impact how you pay tax o...
28/09/2026

Alert: HMRC is sending out 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters soon. If you get one, it could impact how you pay tax on pensions or extra income. Find out why it matters and what you need to check right away.

Some taxpayers have already started to receive Simple Assessment letters from HMRC for the 2025-26 tax year, with a further tranche due to be sent between October and December 2026.

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