The VAT payroll fraud case in brief On 21 April 2026, a Scottish court case ended with four prison sentences…
Slow adoption despite clear government deadlines HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) achieved a major milestone on 6 April 2026, when…
A recent case in Shetland has put the spotlight on VAT fraud and confiscation orders in the UK. A businessman…
A cautionary tale of unpaid taxes In mid-April 2026, the Insolvency Service disqualified Alex Shorthose from serving as a director…
From 6 April 2026, self-employed childminders with qualifying income over £50,000 must use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. The…
A sticky dispute that went all the way back to tribunal In late March 2026 the First‑tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)…
The UK’s new packaging EPR rules (often called the “packaging tax”) took effect on 1 January 2025. Any company with…
Close companies (broadly, those controlled by five or fewer shareholders or participators) and their owners have new reporting requirements under…
What was the HMRC v Colchester institute VAT dispute about? Colchester Institute — a further education college in Essex —…
In the 2025/26 tax year, VCT fundraising in the UK reached a total of £918 million – about 3% more…
In the United Kingdom, “new financial year” can mean two things. The government’s financial year typically runs from 1 April,…
HM Revenue & Customs is preparing to tighten aspects of the UK’s tax system, with proposed changes to HMRC tax…
Britain’s drive to digitise tax reporting has finally reached income tax. From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with…
The UK government has postponed the requirement for financial services businesses to register for tax adviser registration for financial services…
The Finance Act 2026 is the latest UK tax law to come out of the government’s annual budget process. It…
HMRC’s latest figures show a sharp rise in transfer pricing yield, longer enquiry timelines, and a continued focus on profit…
A turning point for self‑employed taxpayers The UK tax system is undergoing a critical juncture in its modernisation. From 6…
Bingo Duty was abolished on 1 April 2026. Operators do not need to register or submit returns for accounting periods…
