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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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Predevelopment costs on major developments

Predevelopment costs on major developments

Businesses planning major infrastructure and development projects should be aware of a new government consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs.

The consultation follows the

UK employers with overseas employees

Overseas staff working in the UK

UK employers with employees who normally work overseas may have PAYE and National Insurance obligations when those employees come to the UK to carry out their duties in the UK on a short-term

Received a P800 from HMRC?

Received a P from HMRC?

HMRC is currently carrying out its annual reconciliation of PAYE for the 2025-26 tax year. Between June and November, HMRC calculates the Income Tax paid by individuals and checks whether the correct

Summer VAT relief has ended

Summer VAT relief has ended

The temporary 5% reduced rate of VAT introduced for certain children’s meals, tickets and family attractions ended on 1 September 2026. The relief applied from 25 June 2026 and was intended to reduce

When a discretionary bonus becomes enforceable

When a discretionary bonus becomes enforceable

Where an employee is promised a discretionary bonus as an incentive, an employer may be held liable for the full figure if the preconditions have been met and the chain of authorisation is fully

Company accounts are going fully digital

Company accounts are going fully digital

An important change is coming to the way companies file their annual accounts.

From 1 April 2028, all UK-registered companies will be required to file their annual accounts with Companies House using

How Is Your Business Performing?

How Is Your Business Performing?

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that conditions remain challenging for many UK businesses.

In July 2026, 15% of trading businesses reported an increase in turnover

Evidence required to support business expense claims

Evidence required to support business expense claims

Self-employed individuals can deduct allowable business expenses from their income when calculating taxable profits. However, businesses must keep accurate records and evidence to support the costs

Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Have you reviewed your workers’ employment status?

Businesses should regularly review whether individuals working for them are correctly classified as employees, workers or self-employed. Getting employment status wrong can result in unexpected tax

Benefits of claiming the Annual Investment Allowance

Benefits of claiming the Annual Investment Allowance

Businesses investing in qualifying assets may be able to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and deduct the full cost of eligible purchases from their profits before tax. This can help by

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