Temporary summer VAT relief

Temporary summer VAT relief

The Government has announced a temporary VAT reduction this summer aimed at helping families with the cost of school holiday activities. Under the new ‘Great British Summer Savings’ scheme, the standard VAT rate of 20% will be reduced to 5% on selected...
Reporting requirements for directors increased

Reporting requirements for directors increased

From the tax year 2025-26 directors of close companies are required to provide additional information in their tax returns, even where no income has been received. HMRC has updated the self assessment tax return for the tax year just ended (2025-26). The form includes...
Self assessment payments via PAYE

Self assessment payments via PAYE

From April 2029, income tax self assessment taxpayers who also have PAYE income will pay some of their self assessment liability via PAYE. Currently, if you owe additional tax due to a previous underpayment HMRC can collect that amount gradually by adjusting your tax...
Private hire taxis excluded from VAT TOMS

Private hire taxis excluded from VAT TOMS

From 2 January 2026, suppliers of most standalone private hire and taxi journeys can no longer use the tour operators’ margin scheme (TOMS). Previously, some private hire operators, including certain app-based platforms acting as principal in supplying the journey,...