The importance of year-round tax planning for small business owners
Accounting Software

The importance of year-round tax planning for small business owners

1w Accountancy Age

The importance of year-round tax planning for smal...

Tax season is often a stressful period for small business owners, filled with long hours spent reviewing financial records, reconciling accounts, and ...

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From plot to profit: Strategic tax planning for landowners
Corporate Tax

From plot to profit: Strategic tax planning for landowners

1w Naomi Stewart, Head of Tax at Shaw Gibbs

From plot to profit: Strategic tax planning for la...

UK landowners face both opportunity and risk when shifting land from agriculture to development. In this article, Naomi Stewart, Head of Tax at Shaw G...

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HMRC uses AI to spot tax fraud on social media
AI in Accounting

HMRC uses AI to spot tax fraud on social media

2w Editorial team

HMRC uses AI to spot tax fraud on social media

HMRC's revelation that it is using AI to monitor taxpayers’ social media posts in criminal investigations has sparked a heated debate on data privacy,...

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The tax gap widens with middle earners left to fill the void
Economy

The tax gap widens with middle earners left to fill the void

2w Accountancy Age

The tax gap widens with middle earners left to fil...

The UK’s income tax landscape is shifting, with the wealthiest earners contributing less while middle-income groups see their tax burden rise. Accordi...

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FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors with MTD
Accounting Software

FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors with MTD

2w Accountancy Age

FreeAgent gets a CIS upgrade to help contractors w...

FreeAgent has introduced a significant update to its platform, aimed at simplifying the management of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) for contr...

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MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide
Accounting Software

MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

3w Accountancy Age

MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will reshape reporting from April 2026. Here’s what accountants need to know: thresholds, deadlines, and preparation...

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HMRC to send 1.4 million letters over unpaid tax
Administration

HMRC to send 1.4 million letters over unpaid tax

3w Accountancy Age

HMRC to send 1.4 million letters over unpaid tax

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will send 1.4 million letters in the coming months to alert UK taxpayers about unpaid income tax as part of its annual c...

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HMRC cancels record 46,266 late tax return penalties
HMRC

HMRC cancels record 46,266 late tax return penalties

4w Accountancy Age

HMRC cancels record 46,266 late tax return penalti...

Taxpayers urged to appeal fines as experts warn many could be wrongly penalised Read More...

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No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC
Corporate Tax

No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC

1m Accountancy Age

No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC

HMRC has officially ruled out plans to introduce Making Tax Digital for Corporation Tax, confirming the shift in its July 2025 Transformation Roadmap....

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HMRC to ramp up tax investigations targeting high earners
Economy

HMRC to ramp up tax investigations targeting high earners

1m Accountancy Age

HMRC to ramp up tax investigations targeting high ...

HMRC is preparing to launch a wave of new tax investigations targeting high-income earners and individuals with substantial assets, according to new i...

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RCK’s CEO on what R&D tax got wrong (and what’s next)
Corporate Tax

RCK’s CEO on what R&D tax got wrong (and what’s next)

2m Marina Mouka

RCK’s CEO on what R&D tax got wrong (and what’s ne...

As the new CEO of RCK Partners, James Gibson isn’t chasing scale for its own sake. In a sector battling credibility issues, he’s betting on better jud...

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Can agentic AI really handle end-to-end tax and audit workflows?
AI in Accounting

Can agentic AI really handle end-to-end tax and audit workflows?

2m Accountancy Age

Can agentic AI really handle end-to-end tax and au...

Agentic AI is pushing beyond routine automation, offering tax teams autonomous workflows, compliance insights, and specialist AI “colleagues.” Here’s ...

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Wealthy under scrutiny as tax evasion rises 17% in a year
HMRC

Wealthy under scrutiny as tax evasion rises 17% in a year

2m Accountancy Age

Wealthy under scrutiny as tax evasion rises 17% in...

Tax avoidance and evasion among the UK’s wealthiest individuals is on the rise, with underpaid liabilities climbing from £1.9bn to £2.1bn in the last ...

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Small firms behind bulk of £47bn UK tax gap
Corporate Tax

Small firms behind bulk of £47bn UK tax gap

2m Accountancy Age

Small firms behind bulk of £47bn UK tax gap

The UK tax gap held steady at 5.3% in 2023–24, translating to £46.8 billion in unpaid taxes, according to the latest HMRC statistics. While the percen...

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1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic sets in
HMRC

1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic sets in

2m Accountancy Age

1.1 million unanswered HMRC calls as MTD panic set...

Self-employed workers are flooding the internet for Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidance as HMRC helplines fall short, leaving many scrambling for answer...

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New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions
Accounting Standards

New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions

2m Accountancy Age

New guidance warns against ‘nil’ MTD submissions

PCRT bodies clarify standards ahead of 2026 mandate, urging tax professionals to uphold accuracy in quarterly updates. Read More...

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Making Tax Digital hits 800,000 in the first wave of reform
HMRC

Making Tax Digital hits 800,000 in the first wave of reform

3m Accountancy Age

Making Tax Digital hits 800,000 in the first wave ...

Nearly 800,000 self-employed individuals and landlords earning over £50,000 will need to overhaul how they handle income tax, as HMRC prepares to roll...

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Farage promises £20k tax-free threshold - but at what cost?
Budget

Farage promises £20k tax-free threshold - but at what cost?

3m Accountancy Age

Farage promises £20k tax-free threshold - but at w...

Nigel Farage has pledged to raise the personal tax-free allowance to £20,000, a move the Institute for Fiscal Studies says could cost up to £80bn annu...

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Taxpayer wins £1.7k tribunal case after HMRC emails went to junk
Administration

Taxpayer wins £1.7k tribunal case after HMRC emails went to junk

3m Accountancy Age

Taxpayer wins £1.7k tribunal case after HMRC email...

Denise Howarth, a self-assessment taxpayer with a previously spotless record, has successfully overturned £1,770 in fines and interest after a tribuna...

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Business debt to HMRC hits £28bn per month
Business

Business debt to HMRC hits £28bn per month

3m Accountancy Age

Business debt to HMRC hits £28bn per month

Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE arrears surge as firms delay payments to preserve liquidity Read More...

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Intuit QuickBooks unveils MTD solution for multi-income tax payers
Accounting Software

Intuit QuickBooks unveils MTD solution for multi-income tax payers

3m Accountancy Age

Intuit QuickBooks unveils MTD solution for multi-i...

New platform launched at Accountex aims to reduce admin and simplify compliance for landlords and multi-source income taxpayers Read More...

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MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for accountants in 2025
Making Tax Digital

MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for accountants in 2025

4m Accountancy Age

MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for ...

New survey shows a profession split between pressure and promise as April 2026 deadline looms Read More...

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HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and service changes
HMRC

HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and service changes

4m Accountancy Age

HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and s...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is facing mounting criticism after reports surfaced of significant delays in processing tax refunds, with some individua...

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ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit requirements
Accounting Standards

ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit requirements

4m Accountancy Age

ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit r...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called for a more balanced approach to audit regulations for small and medium-sized ente...

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Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National Tax team
Accounting Firms

Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National Tax team

4m Accountancy Age

Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National ...

Saffery LLP, a prominent top-15 accounting and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Ami Jack as a partner and head of its National Tax team...

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Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025
Accounting Firms

Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025

4m Accountancy Age

Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxati...

Worcestershire-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP has been shortlisted for three categories at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025. The firm, which ope...

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Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget
Budget 2025

Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget

4m Accountancy Age

Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out any increases to UK wealth taxes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, putting an end to speculation over potential hi...

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