Johnston Smillie Ltd

Reduced VAT Rate for Children’s Meals and Other Family Activities over the Summer of 2026 The Chancellor recently announced a temporary reduction of VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals and certain other family leisure activities over the summer period this year. The stated aims of this measure are

What an inspiring day! Scott from Johnston Smillie Ltd presented a £2,000 cheque to The Bridge Community Project, supporting their Spend Smart, Eat Well programme. Look out for our next post to hear Amanda and Tricia talk about the impact of our donation and the amazing work they do.

Today Ross from Johnston Smillie Ltd presented a cheque of £1,000 to Richie from Fet Lor Youth Club

This amazing club provides support to children and young people aged 7-18. They go above and beyond, offering healthy hot meals to over 300 young people each week, club nights, one-to-one support, homework clubs, a 6-week summer programme and so much more.

We are proud to support such a great place doing amazing work.

Our 2026/27 Tax Card features all the latest tax rates, bands and reliefs, as well as the details of tax allowances and benefits to help with planning your finances through this tax year and beyond. You will also find information on VAT, pensions, LBTT and Stamp duty and National Insurance.

2026/27 Tax Card Our 2026/27 Tax Card features all the latest tax rates, bands and reliefs, as well as the details of tax allowances and benefits to help with planning your finances through this tax year and beyond. You will

Scam communications – either emails or letters – which claim to be from Companies House are nothing new. We have written about them before:

Beware of Companies House Scams Scam communications – either emails or letters – which claim to be from Companies House are nothing new. We have written about them before: Beware of Fake Companies House Letters & Payment Requests! - Johnston Smillie and

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our dear colleague and friend, Stacy Edmondson, passed away suddenly on 16 February 2026.

Stacy joined the firm in May 2015 from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Over the last eleven years or so, she was a dedicated, reliable and much valued member of our tax team. Stacy had a strong sense of responsibility and took pride in setting high standards for herself and others at work. She enjoyed taking part in office social events and, along with her family, was a great supporter of The Johnston Smillie Charitable Trust. Stacy was loved and respected by both her clients and colleagues alike.

Our thoughts are with her husband, Callum, her children, Natalie and Mike, and the rest of Stacy’s family and friends at this very difficult time. She will be greatly missed by all of us.

Christmas Jumper Day Success! 🎄
We had an amazing time celebrating Christmas Jumper Day with a delicious pizza lunch, festive vibes and the chance to win some incredible hampers—all in support of our charitable trust! The Johnston Smillie Charitable Trust

Thanks to our fabulous staff’s generosity, we raised £400!

And a huge congratulations to our 8 lucky winners who took home some amazing hampers.

Check out some of our team rocking their best Christmas jumpers and the proud hamper winners!