Blogs from Larking Gowen

HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) has updated its detailed guidance notes for charities to reflect changes in legislation effective from April 2026. But perhaps the most significant change is yet to come. Partner, Andrew Robinson explains further.

How you choose to pay yourself from your company can have a significant impact on your tax position and overall financial planning. Abi Davis explains how remuneration planning can benefit you and your company.

The Government has announced that qualifying electricity supplies will be zero-rated for VAT from 1 October until the end of the financial year. Alyssa Fitchett explain how the change could affect households, charities and residential landlords.

The Government has confirmed plans to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT invoices from April 2029.

HMRC has started using Structured Risk Reviews as part of its work with charities and not-for-profit organisations. For many charities, this will feel different from a normal tax enquiry: it's broader, and looks closely at how tax risks are managed in practice.

In this guide, Jamie Butcher (Manager in our medical accounting team) outlines practical, HMRC-compliant strategies to help you reduce your tax bill and keep more of your income.

The DEFRA Farming Roadmap 2050 was released on 24 June and sets out a set of policy priorities to transform England’s farming sector into one that is profitable, sustainable and resilient.

HMRC is consulting on significant changes to the taxation of company restructurings, demergers and shareholder transactions. Find out what the proposals could mean for business owners and why it may be worth reviewing your restructuring plans now.

Lee Green, Partner in our Insolvency and Recovery team, provides you with a practical and reassuring guide for businesses experiencing cashflow difficulties.

From the 2025/26 tax year, HMRC has introduced new reporting requirements that will affect many individuals who are company directors. If you’re a director of a UK company, even if it’s small or you don’t receive any income, this may apply to you.

A temporary VAT reduction has been announced as part of the government's "Great British Summer Savings" initiative. While many businesses in the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors have welcomed the move, it also introduces additional complexity that businesses need to prepare for quickly.

HMRC has confirmed that the move to mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIKs), due to begin in April 2027, will now be introduced in a phased approach.