I’m walking on sunshine

Let's be honest. Filing a tax return is nobody's idea of a great summer activity. That's probably why so many people shove it to the bottom of the to-do list, promise themselves they'll "sort it next month" and then find January looming with an uncomfortable sense of déjà vu. But what if this was the year you got ahead of the game?

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Close to you

If you're a company director who files a self-assessment tax return, there's a change coming from 2025/26 that's worth knowing about as it may affect you. HMRC is asking for a bit more detail about some directorships going forward, nothing too complicated, but it's important to get it right.

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I can see clearly now

The Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budget, finally providing some clarity for individuals and businesses following weeks of speculation in the media.  Interpreting the announcements from a Budget can be a bit daunting, but you don’t have to wade through all the detail.  In this feature, we’ve picked out the key headlines and explained them in a simple, straightforward way - so you can feel confident about what lies ahead for you and your business.

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Here comes the sun

It’s early summer – we’re into the new tax year. Most people won’t have started thinking about their personal tax return yet. But, did you know that if you get your return in before 31 July and your liability is lower than it was last year (and assuming you haven’t elected to reduce your payments already), the amount you owe on 31 July as a payment on account will automatically reduce as a result?

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