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Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Tax” Row, Explained: What UK Video Games Tax Relief Really DoesRockstar Games’ UK tax position is back in the headlines. A recent report, picked up by The Scotsman and widely…
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Proposed ISA Cash Rules: Government Response and Investor ImpactThe Autumn 2025 Budget confirmed major changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) aimed at pushing savers out of low-yield cash…
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Making Tax Digital For Sole Traders: Rules, Deadlines And ConfusionMaking Tax Digital is set to change how sole traders report their income to HMRC. From 6 April 2026, those…
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Lycamobile Loses VAT Appeal on Prepaid Bundles: Key VAT Lessons for Subscription ModelsIn February 2026, the UK Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) ruled that Lycamobile UK Ltd must pay VAT on…
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Everything You Need to Know About Corporation Tax in the UKCorporation tax in the UK is one of the most challenging responsibilities for companies to manage. With changing tax rates,…
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Everything You Need to Know About VAT Returns UKFiling VAT returns UK is a legal duty for all VAT-registered businesses. To stay compliant with HMRC, businesses must submit…
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HMRC Is Hiring Valuation Agents Ahead of New Mansion Tax PlansThe High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “mansion tax”, is a new annual charge on owners…
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Supreme Court Ruling on Input VAT Recovery: Hotel La Tour Decision and Its Impact on Share SalesThe UK Supreme Court has brought finality to a long‑running dispute about whether companies can reclaim VAT on professional fees…
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Zero-Rated VAT on Hair Loss Treatments: Mark Glenn Ltd v HMRC ExplainedIn January 2026, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) issued a landmark ruling on VAT for hair-loss treatments. In…
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VAT on Vouchers: Single-Purpose vs Multi-Purpose Rules in the UKVouchers (such as gift cards, book tokens or phone top-ups) are widely used by businesses to attract and retain customers,…
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Takeaway Owner Ordered To Repay More Than £70,000 After Luxury Spending: What This UK VAT And Bankruptcy Case Means For Small BusinessesIn mid-February 2026, a former Portsmouth takeaway owner was ordered to repay more than £70,000 by the Crown Court after…
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Non-UK Directors Tax: What UK Companies Need To KnowAppointing a director who lives overseas can be a smart move. You gain experience, contacts, and strategic oversight. However, non-UK…
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UK Retailers Urge Consultation on Online VAT ReformA coalition led by the British Independent Retailers Association has asked HM Treasury to run a formal consultation on online…
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UK Buy-To-Let is Going Corporate As Landlords Respond To Tax PressureIn the UK private rented sector, the big structural shift is no longer just “landlords selling up” or “rents rising”.…
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When Director Bans in the UK Are Ignored – Lessons From a Landscaping Tax CaseAt Apex Accountants, we keep a close eye on enforcement action because it reveals where small businesses most often go…
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Smith v HMRC – Follower Notice Penalties and the Montpelier Tax SchemeMatthew Smith’s recent loss at the first-tier tribunal (tax chamber) is a reminder that UK tax authorities expect taxpayers to…
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Management Reporting for Event Security Companies for Smarter Performance TrackingEvent-security companies are now expected to show clear, measurable value. Clients want proof that their security budgets improve safety, efficiency,…
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HMRC Fines Estate Agents, Highlighting AML Failures—What It Means for YouIn February 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its latest list of businesses that breached the Money Laundering Regulations.…
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