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Filing your 2025-26 self-assessment tax return
The 2025-26 tax year ended on 5 April 2026, and attention now turns to filing your self-assessment tax return. While many leave this until the last minute, there are advantages to filing early.
There
When is CGT payable on gains during 2026-27
For most capital gains realised in the 2026-27 tax year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is reported and paid by 31 January 2028 via the self-assessment system. This applies to gains on assets such as shares,
Pay back private fuel costs and avoid tax charge
Employees who receive fuel from their employer for private use in a company car can avoid paying the car fuel benefit charge by reimbursing the full cost of the private fuel. This process, known as
Beware Winter Fuel Payment scams
Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025 from those earning over £35,000 a year. While the
Preparing for a new employment landscape in 2026/27: Further protections
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026)
From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed
Interest rate outlook for 2026
The outlook for UK interest rates during 2026 remains uncertain, although current expectations suggest relative stability, with the possibility of modest reductions later in the year if inflation
Hedging against rising costs
Rising prices remain a concern for many UK business owners, particularly where energy, materials, labour and finance costs are unpredictable. While it is rarely possible to eliminate cost pressures
Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits
Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that
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