Tax compliance has always been an important responsibility for UK businesses, but recent HMRC activity shows that enforcement is becoming even more rigorous. As part of its latest compliance campaign, HMRC is increasing efforts to tackle high street tax fraud, targeting businesses suspected of deliberately underreporting income, failing to keep accurate records, or evading tax...
HMRC has issued updated guidance reminding tax agents that estates cannot move between informal reporting and complex estate reporting once they have been registered for Self Assessment during the same administration period. Where an estate initially qualifies for informal reporting but later becomes more complex, agents must register it for Self Assessment through the Trust...
Cash flow management is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business, yet it is often overlooked until problems arise. Many profitable businesses still struggle financially because they fail to manage the money flowing in and out of the business effectively. Poor cash flow can lead to missed supplier payments, delayed salaries,...
Court Rules Executors Need Not Remain Neutral in Cases of Suspected Deception The England and Wales High Court has confirmed that executors are not always required to remain neutral when there is evidence suggesting dishonesty or deception in relation to an estate. In Teixeira v Moaven [2026] EWHC 1215 Ch, the court examined a deathbed declaration...
The UK’s transition to Making Tax Digital represents one of the biggest changes to the tax system in recent decades. However, recent figures suggest that many taxpayers who will soon be affected by the new rules have not yet taken the necessary steps to prepare. According to analysis by the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group...
The government’s plans for payrolling benefits have been revised once again, giving employers more time to prepare for one of the most significant payroll reporting changes in recent years. The updated approach follows feedback from businesses, payroll professionals, software developers and industry bodies who raised concerns about the original implementation timetable. For many employers, this...
The UK corporate reporting landscape is set to undergo significant reform over the coming years. Recent announcements have confirmed that important Companies House changes will take effect from April 2028, affecting how businesses prepare and submit their accounts. These updates form part of the wider reforms introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act,...
Running a small business in the UK means wearing a lot of hats — and making sure you are not paying more tax than you need to is one of the most important. The good news is that there are several straightforward, HMRC-approved ways to legally pay less tax, and most business owners are simply...
New figures show that disputes relating to wills and estates remain at historically high levels. During 2025, the England and Wales High Court heard 126 contested probate cases, matching the elevated levels recorded in the previous year. Data obtained by law firm Irwin Mitchell also revealed that probate caveat applications reached 11,328 in 2025, representing...
The UK tax system is moving towards a fully digital future, and MTD Compliance is at the centre of this transformation. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers, landlords, self-employed individuals, and business owners to prepare early by understanding the upcoming requirements and adopting digital systems before compliance becomes mandatory. While some taxpayers may still think there is...
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