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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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Could you claim the Small Pool Allowance?

Could you claim the Small Pool Allowance?

Writing-down allowances (WDAs) are a type of capital allowance that let you deduct a percentage of an asset’s value from your taxable profits each year. In some cases, you may be able to claim more

Selling your UK home and living abroad

Selling your UK home and living abroad

If you live abroad and sell your UK home, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain made since 5 April 2015. Only the portion of the gain made after 5 April 2015 is liable for tax. One

Extension of FYA for zero-emission cars and charge points

Extension of FYA for zero emission cars and charge points

An extension of First-Year Allowances (FYA) for zero-emission cars and charge points was announced as part of the recent Budget measures.

This means that the 100% FYA for qualifying expenditure on

Construction Industry Scheme changes

Construction Industry Scheme changes

As part of the Budget measures, the government confirmed plans to make some changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

From 6 April 2026, HMRC will be able to take immediate action where a

Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by

Funding options for asset acquisition

Funding options for asset acquisition

Acquiring new assets is often essential for small businesses looking to grow, improve efficiency or remain competitive. Whether the investment is in vehicles, machinery, IT systems or specialist

Cash flow pressures

Cash flow pressures

Cash flow remains one of the most pressing concerns for small businesses, even where trading appears stable. Many businesses are finding that rising costs, cautious lenders and slower customer

Tax Diary January/February 2026

Tax Diary January/February

1 January 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 202519 January 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the

Expanding workplace benefits relief

Expanding workplace benefits relief

From 6 April 2026, new tax rules will expand workplace benefits relief. The changes will simplify the treatment of certain low-value workplace benefits-in-kind (BIKs), affecting both employers and

IHT treatment of unused pension funds and death benefits

IHT treatment of unused pension funds and death benefits

The 2027 reforms will shift more responsibility to personal representatives, who may need to manage withholding arrangements and settle any IHT before pension benefits are released.

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