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By Graham Poles

13th April 2026

Inheritance Tax changes after April 2026 - what business owners need to know

Changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs were introduced on 6th April 2026, and the scope of 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) – which was previously unlimited to qualifying assets - is now capped at a combined allowance of £2.5m per individual.

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business planning

By Scott McIver

13th April 2026

Why tax planning tops the business support wish list in uncertain times

When uncertainty is high and margins are under pressure, tax quickly becomes more than a compliance exercise. It becomes a strategic consideration that can influence cashflow, investment decisions and long-term plans.

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By Helen Robinson

8th April 2026

Company year-end planning: Capital allowances, pension contributions and dividend rates

As your company year-end approaches there are some considerations you should make and it is important to think about what you are aiming to achieve.

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By Gary Rowson

28th March 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What it means for solicitors

From 6 April 2026, the way self-employed, sole-practitioner solicitors will need to report their income to HMRC under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, requiring you to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using compatible software.

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By Graham Poles

26th March 2026

Important tips for university students and their parents

Income Tax on student earnings, funding your children through university or purchasing a student house are three tax planning points of which you should be aware if your children are heading off to university or already undertaking their studies. 

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By Keith Johnston

22nd March 2026

10 pitfalls to avoid when applying Business Asset Rollover Relief

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when selling land, buildings or fixed plant and machinery by purchasing a new qualifying asset. However, like many areas of tax, it is not that simple.

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By Morag Miller

22nd March 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax: what you need to know

MTD for Income Tax begins on 6 April 2026 and initially applies to self-employed individuals and landlords who had qualifying income of over £50,000 in 2024/25

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MTD

By Sally Jones

20th March 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What It Means for Barristers (April 2026)

From 6 April 2026, the way self-employed barristers report their income will undergo a major transformation under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA). This represents the biggest change to barristers’ tax compliance since the introduction of Self-Assessment in 1996/97, requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions for those over certain income thresholds.

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HMRC-compliance

By Brian Rudkin

19th March 2026

How HMRC’s approach to compliance is changing in 2026

In recent months, we have observed a marked shift in HMRC’s approach to tax compliance enquiries. While multi-tax enquiries are not new, what is new is the scale of cross-department collaboration and the depth of analysis undertaken long before HMRC ever sets foot on a business’s premises.

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By Jayne Clifford

19th March 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – what do you need to know?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax begins on 6 April 2026 and initially applies to self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000.

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