Mark Stanley Accountants

10/04/2026

The Government announced the review of rates this week,1 saying millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit. The current Approved

10/04/2026

It's the start of the new tax year, which means we are starting to prepare self assessment tax returns for 2025/26. We will be sending out checklists soon, for you to collate all the information we need to be able to prepare your personal tax return.

30/01/2026

We've finally reached the 2024/25 self assessment deadline. It's been a busy time, but we eventually got there!

19/12/2025

We are closing the office on Tuesday 23rd December, and will re-open on Monday 5th January. Both Alex and I wish you all a very happy Christmas, and the very best of wishes for 2026.

28/11/2025

In the budget yesterday there were a few announcements that may affect you, as taxpayers and business owners:

- the tax free allowance remains the same
- the basic and higher rate thresholds remain the same
- the dividend tax rate is to increase by 2% from April 2026 for basic and higher rate taxpayers
- electric car owners will pay more for their car tax, relating to the mileage

There will be more details in the next newsletter.

14/11/2025

The current exemption allows up to £150 in total per head (including VAT) to be spent each tax year on annual staff functions without incurring a tax

24/10/2025

The office phone number has changed to 01207 261232. The mobile is still in use as well - 07855 807874.

16/10/2025

This is a significant ruling affecting those who work through an umbrella company. Your employment with the umbrella company will be treated as a permanent employment, rather than temporary. Therefore travel to the office will be classed as commuting, not business travel.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Mainpay Ltd’s appeal against HMRC, confirming that temporary workers’ assignments were separate employments

14/10/2025

HMRC have launched a new service for taxpayers liable to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), so that they no longer have to register for self-assessment to pay the Child Benefit being recovered.

Where they have no other reason to complete a self-assessment tax return, the new HICBC service will allow employees to pay their HICBC via PAYE as long as they register for the service by the 31 January after the end of the tax year.

Individuals who have to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge can now register for a new HMRC service to pay the charge via PAYE

30/09/2025

This quarter's newsletter has been sent out to clients. If you haven't received it please get in touch.

29/08/2025

It's been a busy Summer, and we want to keep the momentum going. So, if you haven't given us your records to complete your 2024/25 personal tax return yet, then please do so as soon as possible before we get into the silly season come October.