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Can you claim that? What you need to be considering with employment expense deductions

Tuesday,13 January 2026

Our employment tax team outlines what employers and employees need to know about claiming employment expense deductions, including when costs can be reimbursed tax‑free by employers, when employees can claim tax relief directly from HMRC, and the latest changes to HMRC guidance, such as recent Budget updates, to help businesses and employees stay compliant.

Autumn Budget 2025: What employers need to know

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Dannielle and Tessa give a clear summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget announcements for employers, including updates on salary sacrifice limits, NICs, payrolling benefits, working-from-home claims, and minimum wage changes.

The gift of knowledge: How to keep Christmas tax-free

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses what employers need to know about the tax implications of festive expenses and the tax exemptions available.

Why tax due diligence matters in Mergers & Acquisitions

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Director, Ben Greves, explains the importance of tax due diligence in UK mergers, acquisitions, and investment deals. Highlighting the risks of non-compliance, how due diligence supports better deal structuring, and the benefits it brings to both buyers and sellers.

Tax implications of garden offices

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

If you’re thinking of building a garden office, you may be wondering if you can get tax relief. The simple answer is yes, but it isn’t as tax effective as you may think. What can you claim and what are the tax implications?

VAT year end: What VAT adjustments do you need to make?

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

VAT Director, Gillian McGill, explains what adjustments you may need to make, especially for those in the Capital Goods Scheme or Tour Operators Margin Scheme.

The tax advantages of buying an electric car

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a range of tax incentives, whether you're employed, self-employed or run a company. Senior Manager, George Crowe, explores key savings through salary sacrifice, capital allowances, Benefit in Kind rates, and mileage claims – plus the potential pitfalls to watch out for.

Mitigating CIS risks and the domestic reverse charge

Friday, 13 June 2025

Employment Tax Manager, Tessa Brown, explains the scope of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and how businesses may inadvertently fall within it – particularly those not traditionally involved in construction.

Changes affecting online sellers and platform hosts

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Assistant Manager in our Business Tax Advisory team, Sophie Emerson, outlines new UK reporting rules for digital platforms from January 2024. It explains who qualifies as a platform operator, which sellers must be reported, and what information must be shared with HMRC.

The impact of the 2021 IR35 reforms

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, runs through the importance of assessing IR35 correctly and lists HMRC’s review of the reforms.

Changes from April 2025 for business owners to consider

Thursday, 27 March 2025

As we approach a new financial year, our Business team outlines what changes business owners should consider, including new mandatory requirements for self assessment tax returns and the increase in capital gains tax rates.

Changes to Voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs): What you need to know

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Partner in our medical accounting team, Andrew Burwood, talks you through how the important changes to the Voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) may impact your future State Pension entitlement.

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