Author Archives: Eliza Burke

Recent government announcements have confirmed changes to the way certain employee expenses will be treated for tax purposes. These changes affect the long standing homeworking tax relief and also introduce new opportunities for employers to reimburse some common employee expenses without a tax charge. Employers and employees should review these changes carefully as they may […]

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is one of the most significant changes to personal tax reporting in recent years. Although the new rules take effect from April 2026, many self-employed individuals and landlords will need to register before 5 April 2026, making early preparation essential. Who will be affected MTD for Income Tax will […]

The end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 brings a number of important payroll reporting obligations for employers. Even where payroll is run smoothly during the year, the year-end process is a distinct compliance exercise and needs specific attention to ensure everything is complete, accurate and submitted on time.   Final Full Payment […]

As the end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 approaches, many business owners focus on how much tax they expect to pay. What is often overlooked is that timing can be just as important as the numbers themselves. The date on which income is received, or expenses are incurred can materially affect the […]

Significant changes are coming to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) on the 6th April 2026! This is designed to make the system fairer and more accessible for employees across the United Kingdom. These reforms represent one of the most notable updates to sick pay entitlement in recent years and will have important implications for both employers […]

As the tax year draws to a close on 5 April 2026, this is a timely reminder to review your pension contributions and consider whether a top up before the year end would be beneficial. Pension contributions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for the future, and unused allowances are lost once […]

Many people assume that Income Tax in the UK is charged at simple headline rates of 20 percent and 40 percent. In practice, this is not always the case. Once certain income thresholds are crossed, additional charges and withdrawals of allowances can apply, pushing the effective marginal tax rate well above the standard bands. There […]

There is still time to plan for the best CGT outcome If you are planning to sell (or have already sold) an asset before 5 April 2026, it is worth taking a moment to check whether Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could apply, and whether any simple planning is available before the tax year ends. Many […]

Many UK taxpayers are feeling squeezed, not just by the cost of living, but by a tax system that can feel increasingly unforgiving. Even where tax rates have not changed, small shifts in thresholds, benefits and HMRC processes can lead to unexpected tax bills and cash flow pressure. Below are five of the most common […]