Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates that depend on your overall level of income. You do not pay tax on dividends that fall within your Personal Allowance (2026-27: £12,570), and there is
1 June 2026 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025.
19 June 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 June 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 June 2026).
19 June 2026 – Filing
How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall income position affects the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate you pay.
CGT interacts directly with your Income Tax band. Your taxable income is first calculated after
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers’ legal liability by months or even years.
An Employment Tribunal had to decide whether the employers of a
Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of practical and personal matters that need careful thought to ensure a smooth transition.
Housing and accommodation
One of the first issues
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House. Many practitioners will be aware that proposals were introduced under the Economic Crime
If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will not pay any tax on the interest you receive. This figure combines the £5,000 starting rate for savings (taxed at 0%) with the £12,570 personal allowance.
In addition, the
If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but your Income Tax obligations largely remain the same.
Once you reach State Pension age, you stop paying employee National Insurance contributions
Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme known as the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) for private hire vehicle operators from January 2026.
TOMS was originally designed for tour operators selling travel
If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to claim tax relief when your business makes a loss. There are several ways trading losses can be used, but each loss can only be used once and specific conditions apply.
For the
Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how they are taxed and reported.
For cash bonuses (including vouchers that can be exchanged for cash), the rules are straightforward. The payment is added to
Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are usually free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). When you give or sell an asset to your spouse or civil partner, it is treated as a disposal for CGT purposes, but on a ‘no gain, no loss’
Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made cash flow management more important than ever. While many businesses focus on profit, it is cash that determines whether a business can meet its day to day obligations and take advantage of new
Landlords must now comply with an important new legal requirement introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, which brings significant reform to the private rented sector in England. The government has published an official information sheet that
Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025 from those earning over £35,000 a year. While the process will affect nearly two million people,
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