The Government has confirmed that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will apply to sole traders and landlords earning over £20,000 a year. This latest extension means that an additional 900,000 sole traders must adopt digital record-keeping and quarterly … Continue reading
Labour introduces harsher penalties for late taxpayers
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement introduced harsher penalties for late taxpayers under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA). With the Government confirming an extension to sole traders and landlords earning more than £20,000 from April 2028, … Continue reading
Should you submit your tax return at the start of this tax year?
Submitting your Self-Assessment tax return at the start of this tax year is a great way to manage your tax bill effectively. The earlier you file a return, the sooner you will find out how much tax you owe. This … Continue reading
Why capital allowances should be top of your to-do list this April
The new financial year will see many of the proposed changes announced in the Autumn Budget enacted, impacting businesses across the country. These changes will have business owners planning their tax strategy for the 2025/26 tax year, and a key … Continue reading
Change to dividend reporting to affect thousands of owner-managed businesses
From 6 April 2025, many directors will need to report dividend income in much more detail in their Self-Assessment tax return. This change will affect an estimated 900,000 directors across the UK. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will now require … Continue reading
