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UK Tax Changes from April 2026; Key Updates and Compliance Steps for Businesses & Individuals
April 2026 marks a significant modernisation of UK tax administration in a generation. Sole traders, landlords, businesses, individuals and investors alike will face new digital compliance obligations.
Comfort Iyiewuare
3 min read
Navigating the Maze of HMRC Enquires and R&D Tax Credit Claim Enquiries
Discover how to navigate HMRC R&D tax credit claim enquiries with confidence. Why enquiries happen, what HMRC looks for, and how businesses can maximise their claims.
Brian Ducran
14 min read
World Cup 2026, takeaway apps and VAT
What is left after the whistle blows at a World Cup football match? So, whether you are a football fan or not, it can hardly have escaped your attention that the 2026 World Cup is under way. When England play, familiar commercial patterns appear. Pubs fill earlier. Restaurants plan for heavier sittings. Takeaways prepare for a rush. Kitchens that might otherwise have had a steady evening suddenly find orders arriving from the counter, the phone, the website and the delivery a
bducran
3 min read
Tax Implications of Divorce and Separation in the UK: What You Need To Know
Ending a marriage or civil partnership has significant tax consequences that are easy to overlook. From Capital Gains Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax to pensions and spousal maintenance, our family law and tax experts break down the key tax implications of divorce you need to plan for.
Kuro Onwuteaka
3 min read
4 Inheritance Tax Planning Options for Business Owners
The April 2026 Budget changes cap Business Property Relief at £2.5 million for the first time. For business owners with assets above that threshold, an inheritance tax bill that previously didn't exist now does. Here's what's changing and what it means for your estate.
Comfort Iyiewuare
5 min read
Business Property Relief in 2026: What Business Owners Need to Know
The April 2026 Budget changes cap Business Property Relief at £2.5 million for the first time. For business owners with assets above that threshold, an inheritance tax bill that previously didn't exist now does. Here's what's changing and what it means for your estate.
Comfort Iyiewuare
2 min read
How to Check if a Business is VAT Registered
Need to check if a business is VAT registered? Learn how to verify a UK or EU VAT number quickly using HMRC's official tool
Comfort Iyiewuare
4 min read
Navigating HMRC Enquiry Meetings: A Guide for Businesses and High-Net-Worth Individuals
As a former seasoned HMRC Tax Investigator, I’m sharing insights into an important interaction with HMRC that few have experienced firsthand. Understanding these meetings can be crucial for effective tax management. An HMRC enquiry meeting is a pivotal part of a wider investigation into personal or business tax affairs. Whether you are a sole trader, partner, or corporate entity, these meetings allow HMRC to test the credibility of records, clarify disclosures, and observe be
Brian Ducran
7 min read
HMRC Meeting Format & Rights
Whenever you're asked to attend a meeting with HMRC, it is essential to understand your rights and the purpose of the meeting from the outset. In theory, HMRC should always make you aware of your rights when attending a meeting or receiving a visit from one of their officers. This information may be provided in one of HMRC’s official information leaflets (explanatory ‘factsheets’ available online) or explained directly during the meeting, especially if you request it. However
Brian Ducran
2 min read
Common Mistakes to Avoid on DLAs (Director Loan Accounts)
Discover the most common mistakes business owners make when managing Director Loan Accounts (DLAs) — and how to avoid costly tax implications, compliance issues, and accounting errors.
Comfort Iyiewuare
1 min read
HMRC and Football Agents - the Cash Cow to be Milked
Explore how football agents are increasingly targeted for fees, scrutiny and opportunistic charges. This article breaks down why agents have become the industry’s cash-cow and what this shift means for their future.
Brian Ducran
4 min read
UK tax avoidance - the tax divide
In the world of UK tax, not all strategies or consequences are created equal. Across a series of videos in the process of being produced...
Kuro Onwuteaka
8 min read
Focus on HMRC ISBC C&P R&D caseworkers
One of the most common things you hear and read about an HMRC R&D enquiry, is that it rarely involves the HMRC asking the question: “Was this innovative?” You see for the caseworker; the enquiry usually begins somewhere less dramatic such as: · A figure does not match the accounts. · The Additional Information Form is thin. · The technical description sounds generic. · The technical description is densely worded, full of technical terms and
Kuro Onwuteaka
2 min read
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