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Read more about the article The UK’s Bizarre Tax Calendar

The UK’s Bizarre Tax Calendar

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:April 22, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

If you've ever wondered why the UK tax year starts on 6th April, you're not alone.

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Read more about the article Government Backtracking on Stricter Audit Rules

Government Backtracking on Stricter Audit Rules

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:April 5, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

The proposed reforms, including expanding the definition of a “public interest entity” (PIE), were set to bring hundreds of private firms under tighter audit scrutiny.

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Read more about the article HMRC Compliance Crackdown

HMRC Compliance Crackdown

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:March 19, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

There are several areas that HMRC has flagged for additional focus in the short to medium term.

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Read more about the article Family Investment Companies

Family Investment Companies

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:March 18, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

In simple terms, an FIC is a limited company created to manage broad family assets tax- efficiently.

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Read more about the article HMRC’s Legacy Systems

HMRC’s Legacy Systems

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:February 28, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

Imagine filing your tax return correctly, only to receive a surprise bill months later due to a system error.

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Read more about the article Company Size Thresholds

Company Size Thresholds

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:February 25, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

Starting April 2025, company size classifications are changing - and for many businesses, this means fewer compliance burdens, reduced costs, and new strategic opportunities. But are you prepared?

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Read more about the article The Double Tax Trap

The Double Tax Trap

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:January 13, 2025
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

How IHT Changes Could Impact Your Pension Legacy

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Read more about the article Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs

Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:December 18, 2024
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

It's safe to say that announcements in the October budget are significantly impacting estate planning.

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Read more about the article Companies House: New ID verification rules

Companies House: New ID verification rules

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:December 15, 2024
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

Companies House recently released draft ID verification rules to clamp down on fraudulent activity as part of a broader programme.

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Read more about the article Shift to Cash Basis Accounting

Shift to Cash Basis Accounting

  • Post author:Chris-Wilkins
  • Post published:December 14, 2024
  • Post category:Accounting/Tax

At the start of the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC switched the default tax return for the self-employed, sole traders, and some partnerships from an accrual basis to a cash basis.

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