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Is now the perfect time to file your Self Assessment tax return?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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HMRC has sent out a message to some of the 12 million people with Self Assessment tax accounts in the last week or so, alerting them to the need to file their next Self Assessment tax return.<\/p>\n

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Health screenings \u2013 A tax-efficient employee benefit<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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Many employers are on the lookout for new means to attract talent to their business in an increasingly competitive labour market, but many aren\u2019t aware of annual health screenings and their tax-efficient benefits.<\/p>\n

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91 per cent of SMEs are unaware of HMRC\u2019s new e-invoicing requirements<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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From 1 April 2029, all VAT-registered businesses will need to change the way that invoices are handled.<\/p>\n

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What happens when you underpay tax?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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The new tax year has recently begun and it is a time when businesses and individuals will need to review their position to ensure that they are not caught out by shifting rules and fiscal drag.<\/p>\n

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As energy costs rise, is now the time for your business to go green?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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As the conflict in the Middle East disrupts the global economy, many businesses are eyeing their energy bills with dread.<\/p>\n

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Do you know how to manage the increased director\u2019s loan tax charge?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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We are officially a few days into the 2026\/27 tax year and directors need to be positive on how the latest reforms affect them.<\/p>\n

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Making Tax Digital has started \u2013 Are you ready for the first submission?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has now begun, years after it was first announced and when it was due to take effect.<\/p>\n

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HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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Just days ahead of the initial phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, HMRC has confirmed the exit options for sole traders and landlords who fall below the annual qualifying income threshold.<\/p>\n

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Only 57 per cent of UK SMEs rely on accountants \u2013 Could the rest be holding their business back?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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Running your business can feel like a constant juggling act of trying to manage rising costs and staying on top of compliance.<\/p>\n

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Are close companies about to have more reporting requirements?<\/a><\/h1>\n\n
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As the steady expansion of reporting obligations continues, it seems that the time has come for close companies to face greater scrutiny.<\/p>\n

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