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Here you will find lots of useful information relating to HMRC guidelines and the latest in guidance.

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Money and property after divorce

Money and property after divorce

When a couple divorces or separates, they need to agree how their finances will be divided. This can include property, pensions, savings, investments and maintenance payments. Where possible, reaching

Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline approaches

Winter Fuel Payment opt out deadline approaches

Pensioners who do not want to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026-27 have until September to opt out. The payment will be recovered through the tax system from those whose total income

Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change

Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change

The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed changes include new rules for qualifying stablecoins, crypto asset loans and

New duty on vaping products starts in October

New duty on vaping products starts in October

Businesses in the vaping sector are reminded that the new Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme will take effect from 1 October 2026. HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers,

HMRC targets persistent tax debts

HMRC targets persistent tax debts

HMRC is reviewing proposals to introduce new powers for recovering lower-value, persistent tax debts from individuals and businesses that repeatedly fail to engage with collection efforts. The

New self-assessment registration service launched

New self assessment registration service launched

HMRC has launched an improved online service to make it easier for individuals to register for self-assessment. Anyone who needs to submit a tax return for the first time for the 2025-26 tax year

Training clawbacks can constitute an unlawful restraint of trade

Training clawbacks can constitute an unlawful restraint of trade

Seeking to claw back training costs from wages is common practice. However, a recent ruling has set clearer boundaries as to how this can become an unenforceable restraint of trade. An appellant

New funding opens for growing businesses

New funding opens for growing businesses

The British Business Bank has launched a £210 million investment fund to help smaller businesses in the South East of England start, develop and grow.

The South East Investment Fund will offer loans

Could simpler reporting reduce business paperwork?

Could simpler reporting reduce business paperwork?

The Government has announced plans to simplify corporate reporting and reduce the administrative burden placed on UK businesses. It estimates that the proposed reforms could save businesses more than

Tax diary: October and November 2026

Tax diary: October and November

1 October 2026 – Corporation Tax payment is due for companies with an accounting period ending 31 December 2025, unless the company is required to make quarterly instalment payments.

5 October 2026 –

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