by Ruth Clark | Jul 2, 2025 | HMRC, Tax
The Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill is expected to make it easier for millions of people to manage their pensions, by improving returns, and combining smaller pension pots to create bigger and better pension funds. The benefits of combining smaller pension pots...
by Ruth Clark | Jun 25, 2025 | HMRC
Just under 300,000 self-assessment tax returns were filed in the first week of the 2025/26 tax year, according to HMRC, way ahead of the deadline of January 31, 2026. A total of 299,419 tax returns were filed between April 6 and April 12 – 28,503 more than the same...
by Ruth Clark | Jun 11, 2025 | HMRC
HMRC’s challenges in administering the tax system as it has become increasingly complex have been revealed in Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, with trust in the agency falling, and costs rising significantly. The simplification of taxation has been...
by Ruth Clark | Jun 4, 2025 | HMRC
The Government has revealed a package of changes designed to simplify the tax and customs system and to help deliver its ‘Plan for Change’. There are 26 measures included in the changes, plus two administrative measures to strengthen the “integrity of the tax and...
by Ruth Clark | May 14, 2025 | HMRC
Companies registered at Companies House are being warned to keep on top of their responsibilities, such as filing their confirmation statements on time, otherwise they could face new penalties. Companies House will still support businesses to help them comply with...
by Ruth Clark | Apr 22, 2025 | HMRC, Tax
With the clock ticking toward the April 2026 deadline, many self-employed individuals, landlords, and small business owners are trying to make sense of what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) really means. This guide offers comprehensive answers to the most...
