Dalton Smith Accountants

21/10/2026

Alert: Your pension could affect your tax bill more than you think. Tax on lump sums and combined income could catch you by surprise. Find out why it matters now.

You may have to pay Income Tax on your pension if your total annual taxable

20/10/2026

Be honest… is there a carrier bag of receipts in your van right now? 🧾🚐

Fuel, materials, that drill you bought in a hurry in July. They're all in there somewhere, fading nicely on the dashboard.

You're not alone. Most of the trades we work with spend their days on site, not sat behind a desk sorting paperwork. Fair enough.

But that bag is money. Every receipt you lose is an expense you can't claim, so you end up paying **more** tax than you should.

The fix doesn't have to be complicated. We'll get you set up with a simple app, so you snap the receipt and job done. No more bag.

Sort it now and January feels a whole lot calmer. 🙌

👉 Fancy a chat? Book your free discovery call. The link's in our bio.

20/10/2026

Alert for families: You might be able to pay the Child Benefit tax charge through PAYE, skipping the need for a self-assessment return. Find out why this new option could make tax time easier for you. Read on to see if you qualify.

Taxpayers who need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) for

19/10/2026

Big change for alternative education providers! A recent court win means some could claim VAT refunds. Could you be owed money? Read on to find out why this could matter to many colleges and training centres now.

Alternative providers of higher and further education may be able to claim

19/10/2026

Alert for company directors: New tax return rules mean more info is now mandatory in your self-assessment. Think close companies and dividends. Make sure you're ready. Find out why this matters and what you need to have to hand for your next tax return.

Company directors who complete a self-assessment tax return should be aware of

16/10/2026

Alert for businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland: a new customs platform is launching soon. Make sure you pre-enrol to avoid disruptions with your goods movements after 20 October 2026. Find out why this switch matters and how to prepare today.

Businesses using the Trader Support Service (TSS) to move goods between Great

15/10/2026

Selling a UK home? Your property gains need reporting to HMRC within 60 days, even if you don't usually fill out a tax return. Miss the deadline and penalties could apply. Find out why this matters for your next sale and how to stay on the right side of tax rules.

Anyone selling a UK residential property usually needs to report the disposal to

14/10/2026

Tax is changing. From April 2027, sole traders and landlords with turnover above £30,000 must send quarterly updates to HMRC using recognised software.

Check if this applies to you 👇

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14/10/2026

Capital allowances face new limits for early project costs. If you're investing in development, this update could change your tax deductions. Find out why this matters now.

The tax treatment of predevelopment costs has been the subject of a recent

13/10/2026

If you're a sole trader or landlord earning over £50k, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now part of your life. 🏗️

The quarter that ended on 5 October has to be submitted to HMRC by **7 November**.

Here's what that means in plain English:
✅ Your income and expenses need to be kept in MTD-compatible software
✅ You send HMRC a summary every three months, not just once a year
✅ It's not a tax bill, it's an update, but you still need to do it on time

If you missed the first one, or you're not sure whether this applies to you, don't panic. That's exactly what we're here for.

We don't just appear in January. We keep you on track all year round.

👉 Book your free discovery call. The link's in our bio.