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Tax Diary June/July 2026

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

The 60% tax band

Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that once their income exceeds £100,000, they can face an effective tax rate of 60%, although officially, no such rate appears to exist. This happens when the personal allowance (currently £12,570) is gradually

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

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

Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK

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

Setting off losses against other income sources

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

NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age

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

Tax on savings interest

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

How bonuses are taxed

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

Gifts to a spouse or civil partner

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’

Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares

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

Cash flow resilience in uncertain trading conditions

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

New legal duty for landlords under the renters’ rights act

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

When is CGT payable on gains during 2026-27

For most capital gains realised in the 2026-27 tax year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is reported and paid by 31 January 2028 via the self-assessment system. This applies to gains on assets such as shares, investments and commercial property.

However, UK

Who pays Income Tax at Scottish rates?

The rules as to who pays Income Tax in Scotland is determined by whether an individual is considered a Scottish taxpayer or not. For most people, determining Scottish taxpayer status is straightforward. Individuals who live in Scotland are considered

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