28/08/2026
π Our September newsletter is out now.
The Autumn Budget is confirmed for 28 October, and September is the last month to act before it lands. This month we cover CGT planning, HMRC's new crypto data powers, the Self Assessment registration deadline, and Employment Rights Act changes coming on 30 October.
Link in the comments. π
03/08/2026
π Our August newsletter is out now.
August is a busy month - here's what we cover:
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MTD quarterly deadline - 7 August
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Tax Adviser Registration deadline - 18 August
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VAT reversal on children's meals and attractions - 1 September
Plus:
π° What a Burnham Autumn Budget could mean for CGT and the personal allowance
π¦ ISA reform landing in April 2027
π New Va**ng Products Duty from October
π Proposed mandatory direct debit for VAT and PAYE payments
Plenty to act on before the month is out - link in the comments. π
26/06/2026
β° Our July newsletter is out now.
This month, we cover Starmer's resignation and what it could mean for your tax bill, the 31 July payment on account deadline, the mileage rate rise from 45p to 55p that many businesses have missed, ISA reform coming in 2027, and major changes to Companies House filing from 2028.
Plus, a timely reminder on Class 1A NIC due this month and why the Autumn Budget makes now the worst time to sit on a disposal or transaction.
Read it here π www.mercianaccountants.co.uk/july-2026-newsletter/
And if you missed our new post on Companies House filing changes this week: www.mercianaccountants.co.uk/companies-house-filing-changes-what-you-need-to-know-before-april-2028/
01/06/2026
If you run a hospitality or leisure business, 25 June is a date worth knowing.
That's when the VAT rate on children's meals and qualifying activities drops from 20% to 5% - but only if your systems are set up to handle it in time.
That's one of several deadlines covered in our June newsletter, alongside the P11D deadline on 6 July, the MTD for Income Tax changes now live, and the implications of the revised CGT and dividend rates for director-shareholders.
Link in the comments. π