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Chancellor's Surprise Statement: Key Tax Changes You Should Know About
May 21st, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a surprise statement to Parliament, announcing a series of targeted tax measures…
Basics of Capital Gains Tax
April 22nd, 2026
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlooked.
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlooked.
CGT applies to most asset disposals, with reliefs available but the technical detail can be a costly if overlo…
Inheritance Tax Update
April 7th, 2026
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many farmers.
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many farmers.
The October 2024 Budget proposed limiting 100% APR and BPR to £1m per person from April 2026, alarming many fa…
Income Tax Planning
April 7th, 2026
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for many farms.
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for many farms.
As Basic Payment Scheme/Delinked Payments wind down, the last few years have been relatively profitable for ma…
Spring Statement 2026: What it means for you
March 5th, 2026
The Spring Statement had no major tax changes, but April 2026 brings significant pre-announced updates.
The Spring Statement had no major tax changes, but April 2026 brings significant pre-announced updates.
The Spring Statement had no major tax changes, but April 2026 brings significant pre-announced updates.
Making Tax Digital for income tax and self-assessment (MTD for ITSA): What Landlords and Sole Traders need to know about April 2026
January 28th, 2026
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be introduced for landlords and/or sole traders with qualifying income.
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be introduced for landlords and/or sole traders with qualifying income.
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be introduced for landlords and/or sole traders with qualifying…
Autumn Budget 2025: Simpkins Edwards takeaways
November 27th, 2025
After months of uncertainty and speculation the wait is over, and the Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budget.
After months of uncertainty and speculation the wait is over, and the Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budget.
After months of uncertainty and speculation the wait is over, and the Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budg…
Big Brother is Watching You
November 24th, 2025
For many decades, HMRC have received returns from all UK banks and building societies of interest credited
For many decades, HMRC have received returns from all UK banks and building societies of interest credited
For many decades, HMRC have received returns from all UK banks and building societies of interest credited
McCloud Remedy - A Recap
October 21st, 2025
The McCloud remedy addresses issues arising from changes to public sector pension schemes
The McCloud remedy addresses issues arising from changes to public sector pension schemes
The McCloud remedy addresses issues arising from changes to public sector pension schemes
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What You Need to Know
July 30th, 2025
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way individuals and businesses manage their tax affairs.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way individuals and businesses manage their tax affairs.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming the way individuals and businesses manage their tax affairs.
Is it a repair?
May 28th, 2025
‘Repairs and renewals’ is an awkward expression: repairs are usually tax-deductible, while renewals are usually not.
‘Repairs and renewals’ is an awkward expression: repairs are usually tax-deductible, while renewals are usually not.
‘Repairs and renewals’ is an awkward expression: repairs are usually tax-deductible, while renewals are usuall…
Agricultural property relief on land management schemes
May 21st, 2025
Buried among the depressing inheritance tax (IHT) headlines since last autumn, there is one bright spot.
Buried among the depressing inheritance tax (IHT) headlines since last autumn, there is one bright spot.
Buried among the depressing inheritance tax (IHT) headlines since last autumn, there is one bright spot.