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Tax-free mileage allowance increased: What you need to know

Friday, 12 June 2026

The Chancellor has announced an increase to the tax free mileage rate for employees using their own vehicle for business travel. Assistant Manager, Neil Bottomley, explains what's changing.

Thinking about leaving the UK? What about your company?

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Thinking of leaving the UK while running a business? Senior Manager, Sarah Caley, outlines how your move could affect your company’s tax residency and the options available to you.

Tax implications of garden offices

Monday, 11 May 2026

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, 1 April 2026

VAT Director, Gillian McGill, explains what adjustments you may need to make, this impacts VAT registrations that generate exempt income and that undertake non-business activities.

Grant funding and VAT: What the Colchester Institute ruling means for colleges

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Grant funding may no longer be treated as outside the scope of VAT following the Colchester Institute ruling. Instead, it could be seen as payment for services, which may affect VAT reliefs and recovery for colleges and other organisations.

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED): Are you prepared?

Monday, 16 March 2026

Our expert tax team looks at the complexities of Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings when a property is acquired by an NNP (a company, partnership with a corporate member or a collective investment scheme).

Car or van? Don’t let HMRC drive your tax bill off course

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Getting the classification of your company vehicle wrong can lead to unexpected tax costs for both employers and employees. Liam Kedge explains how HMRC defines cars and vans for Benefit-in-Kind purposes and highlights the key areas where businesses often get caught out.

2025/26 tax year-end: Your employer checklist for a smooth finish

Thursday, 5 March 2026

As the 2025/26 tax year-end approaches, employers need to stay on top of key payroll deadlines and reporting requirements. Senior Payroll Manager, Dannielle Chapman, has created a checklist highlighting what you need to do, when you need to do it, and how to prepare for upcoming SSP changes.

What is a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) and how does it work?

Monday, 16 February 2026

Tessa Brown explains how PAYE Settlement Agreements work, when they can be used, and the benefits and limitations employers should be aware of. Also outlining key deadlines and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements.

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.

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