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Can You Hold Crypto ETNs in an IFISA? What Stratiphy Means for UK InvestorsThe position is now much clearer. Retail access to certain crypto exchange-traded notes (crypto ETNs) in an IFISA was reopened…
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VAT Payroll Fraud Case Ends in Heavy Prison SentencesThe VAT payroll fraud case in brief On 21 April 2026, a Scottish court case ended with four prison sentences…
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‘Widespread Non-Compliance’: Three-Quarters of Landlords and Sole Traders Miss Deadlines for Making Tax Digital for Income TaxSlow adoption despite clear government deadlines HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) achieved a major milestone on 6 April 2026, when…
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VAT Evasion Penalties in the UK: Cunningsburgh Man Who Evaded £166,000 in Tax Ordered to Pay Just £1A recent case in Shetland has put the spotlight on VAT fraud and confiscation orders in the UK. A businessman…
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VAT on Furnished Holiday Lets in the UK: Hidden Rules Catching Landlords OutSince April 2025, the UK government has abolished the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime, aligning short-term rental profits with…
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Tax Compliance for UK Businesses: Burton Fire Alarms Case Highlights Key RisksA cautionary tale of unpaid taxes In mid-April 2026, the Insolvency Service disqualified Alex Shorthose from serving as a director…
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MTD Expenses for Childminders UK: Claiming Costs Under New RulesFrom 6 April 2026, self-employed childminders with qualifying income over £50,000 must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. The…
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VAT Classification for Marshmallows: Why Giant Roasting Marshmallows Could Be Zero-RatedA sticky dispute that went all the way back to tribunal In late March 2026 the First‑tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)…
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What the Glasgow Restaurant VAT Fraud Case Teaches About Tax ComplianceIn a recent case in Glasgow, two restaurant owners were found guilty of carrying out nearly a £700,000 VAT fraud…
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How New Packaging EPR Rules Led to an £8 Million Tax for Vinarchy UKThe UK’s new packaging EPR rules (often called the “packaging tax”) took effect on 1 January 2025. Any company with…
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What You Need to Know About Reporting Company Payments to Participators and HMRC ConsultationClose companies (broadly, those controlled by five or fewer shareholders or participators) and their owners have new reporting requirements under…
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Everything About HMRC v Colchester Institute VAT DisputeWhat was the HMRC v Colchester institute VAT dispute about? Colchester Institute — a further education college in Essex —…
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Record VCT Fundraising and Tax Relief ChangesIn the 2025/26 tax year, VCT fundraising in the UK reached a total of £918 million – about 3% more…
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What Businesses Need to Know About Tax Changes in UKIn the United Kingdom, “new financial year” can mean two things. The government’s financial year typically runs from 1 April,…
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HMRC Tax Rules for Small Businesses Harden as Digital Compliance Push AcceleratesHM Revenue & Customs is preparing to tighten aspects of the UK’s tax system, with proposed changes to HMRC tax…
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What is MTD compatible software for Income Tax?Britain’s drive to digitise tax reporting has finally reached income tax. From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with…
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HMRC Defers Tax Adviser Registration for Financial Services Firms Until 2027The UK government has postponed the requirement for financial services businesses to register for tax adviser registration for financial services…
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Finance Act 2026 Granted Royal Assent: Key Tax Changes ExplainedThe Finance Act 2026 is the latest UK tax law to come out of the government’s annual budget process. It…
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