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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. The proposals look at the treatment of

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. CBAM will apply to specified goods imported from outside the UK in

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. The latest HMRC compliance campaign focuses on trusts where box 8.15 of the Trust and Estate Tax

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%)

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. The government announced the plans on 10 September 2026 following a

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. Under the new rules, most benefits in kind will have to be reported through payroll rather than on

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. Simple Assessment is used where HMRC cannot collect income tax

Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadlines are coming soon for pensioners in England, Wales, and Scotland. If you want to ref...
25/09/2026

Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadlines are coming soon for pensioners in England, Wales, and Scotland. If you want to refuse the payment this winter or future years, make sure to check your deadlines and options now. Find out why this matters and how to act before time runs out.

Pensioners who do not want to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026-27 have until September to opt out. The payment will be recovered through the tax system from those whose total income exceeds £35,000. In England and Wales, pensioners

Big changes are coming for crypto taxes! Government plans new rules on stablecoins, loans, and liquidity pools to bring ...
24/09/2026

Big changes are coming for crypto taxes! Government plans new rules on stablecoins, loans, and liquidity pools to bring clarity. Curious? Read on to see what these mean for your crypto holdings and how they might affect your returns from April 2027.

The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed changes include new rules for qualifying stablecoins, crypto asset loans and liquidity pools. Eligible stablecoins are expected

A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and complia...
23/09/2026

A major change is coming to va**ng products this October. Businesses need to prepare now for new duty stamps and compliance rules. Could this affect your local v**e shop? Find out why the clock is ticking for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers alike. **ng

Businesses in the va**ng sector are reminded that the new Va**ng Products Duty and the Va**ng Duty Stamps Scheme will take effect from 1 October 2026. HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to make sure they are ready for

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