Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more than last year
Business

Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more than last year

3w nikita alexander

Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more th...

HMRC is sharpening its scalpel. New data reveals a 23% surge in tax recovery per investigation, with small businesses and individuals now being hit fo...

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Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regulatory divergence
ACCA

Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regulatory divergence

4w nikita alexander

Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regula...

As the UK government navigates the delicate "EU reset," the ACCA is calling for a move away from political rhetoric in favor of technical, economic pr...

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The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline
HMRC

The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline

1m nikita alexander

The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May dea...

From the Big Four exodus to the end of the billable hour, we analyse the structural shifts in UK accounting this week, including HMRC’s looming regist...

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What do the April tax changes mean for business?
HMRC

What do the April tax changes mean for business?

2m Alison Smith, Director and Head of Business Services at Duncan & Toplis

What do the April tax changes mean for business?

April’s wave of tax and wage changes is already reshaping business costs, compliance and planning priorities – but are employers ready to respond in a...

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The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's IHT crackdown
FRC

The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's IHT crackdown

2m nikita alexander

The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's...

From a record-breaking £28bn NIC burden to Sage’s AI-led future in San Francisco, we break down the developments shaping the accounting landscape as A...

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One in three large companies hit by VAT investigation
HMRC

One in three large companies hit by VAT investigation

2m nikita alexander

One in three large companies hit by VAT investigat...

HMRC’s post-pandemic leniency has officially ended. As the Treasury targets a £11.4bn VAT gap, new data reveals a 31% surge in investigations into lar...

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23% consider quitting over MTD chaos
HMRC

23% consider quitting over MTD chaos

3m nikita alexander

23% consider quitting over MTD chaos

A new study of 1,000 high-earning sole traders shows that nearly half feel "forgotten" by the MTD system, while myths regarding quarterly payments and...

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Umbrella company reforms: what accountants need to know ahead of April 2026
Contracting

Umbrella company reforms: what accountants need to know ahead of April 2026

3m Neil Swift, Partner, and Rachel Cook, Of Counsel, at Peters & Peters

Umbrella company reforms: what accountants need to...

The countdown to April 2026 has begun. As HMRC shifts the burden of PAYE liability up the supply chain, Neil Swift and Rachel Cook of Peters & Peters ...

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2026 accounting trends: Operating in an uncertain era
2026 Predictions

2026 accounting trends: Operating in an uncertain era

6m John Kinghorn, Partnerships Director, IFX Payments 

2026 accounting trends: Operating in an uncertain ...

With global conflicts, rising costs and rapid technological change reshaping the landscape, accountants must evolve from record-keepers to strategic n...

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What the UK Budget means for mid-market liquidity and why working capital is the real key
Budget

What the UK Budget means for mid-market liquidity and why working capital i...

6m Peter Shepherd, Chief Financial Officer at Proactis

What the UK Budget means for mid-market liquidity ...

Mid-market organisations will have been watching the Budget closely to see how inflation, growth and business investment were addressed – but one of t...

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Countdown to the Reeves budget and the hard choices ahead
Budget 2025

Countdown to the Reeves budget and the hard choices ahead

7m nikita alexander

Countdown to the Reeves budget and the hard choice...

As the £25bn fiscal 'black hole' forces Chancellor Rachel Reeves to eye major tax hikes, this analysis arms accountants with the essential strategic f...

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Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Accounting Software

Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

9m Stuart Miller, Director, Public Policy & Tech Research, Xero

Your guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

From April 2026, income tax reporting is set for one of the biggest shake-ups in a long time. The arrival of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD fo...

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Five UK accountancy firms flagged by HMRC for promoting tax avoidance
Accounting Firms

Five UK accountancy firms flagged by HMRC for promoting tax avoidance

9m Accountancy Age

Five UK accountancy firms flagged by HMRC for prom...

Five UK accountancy firms have been named by HMRC for taking fees to refer clients into a tax avoidance scheme. HMRC warns users to seek guidance to a...

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BoE holds rates at 4% and moderates bond sales
Economy

BoE holds rates at 4% and moderates bond sales

9m Accountancy Age

BoE holds rates at 4% and moderates bond sales

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 4%, signalling caution as UK inflation remains nearly double its 2% target, and announced a reduction i...

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Keeping the UK competitive in global Life Sciences
Business

Keeping the UK competitive in global Life Sciences

10m By Nigel Layton, Global Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Keeping the UK competitive in global Life Sciences

The UK life sciences sector is at a crossroads. Despite world-class research, talent, and government support, disputes over NHS pricing and growing US...

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Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digital by 2028
Accounting Software

Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digital by 2028

10m Accountancy Age

Up to 3 million taxpayers to join Making Tax Digit...

HMRC anticipates that 2.9 million individuals with self-employment or property income will join Making Tax Digital between 2026 and 2028. Uptake will ...

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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

10m 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

10m 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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MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide
Accounting Software

MTD for Income Tax: The 2026 readiness guide

11m 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

11m 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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EY summer forecast: early sunshine, weaker growth later
Business

EY summer forecast: early sunshine, weaker growth later

11m Accountancy Age

EY summer forecast: early sunshine, weaker growth ...

The EY ITEM Club’s Summer Forecast has upgraded UK GDP growth for 2025 to 1%, up from 0.8% predicted in April. While the revision reflects a stronger-...

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Nearly 50,000 UK firms in critical distress
Business

Nearly 50,000 UK firms in critical distress

11m Accountancy Age

Nearly 50,000 UK firms in critical distress

Critical financial distress among UK businesses rose sharply in the second quarter of 2025, with nearly 50,000 companies now struggling to stay afloat...

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HMRC cancels record 46,266 late tax return penalties
HMRC

HMRC cancels record 46,266 late tax return penalties

11m 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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Confidence among UK accountants still short of a full recovery
Accounting Firms

Confidence among UK accountants still short of a full recovery

11m Accountancy Age

Confidence among UK accountants still short of a f...

UK accountants report tentative signs of recovery following two consecutive quarters of improved sentiment, but business confidence remains well below...

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

No plans for MTD for corporation tax, says HMRC

11m 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

11m 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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Rethinking capital: Climate risks and the financial system
Corporate Finance

Rethinking capital: Climate risks and the financial system

11m Peter Spence, AICPA and CIMA’s Associate Technical Director

Rethinking capital: Climate risks and the financia...

Financial capital thrives by consuming finite resources. But if we continue on the current path, we risk undermining the very systems that support our...

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