Advanta Chartered Accountants

09/06/2026

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.

Record number of taxpayers file self assessment in April
A record 737,891 taxpayers filed their 2025/26 self assessment returns in April, according to figures from HMRC.

ICAEW encourages taxpayers to sign up to Making Tax Digital
Taxpayers who are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026 should sign up now if they haven't done so already, says the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Late payment legislation is 'historic' moment
The UK government's formal commitment to legislation to stamp out late payments is an historic moment, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Summer savings for children launched
Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as part of the government's efforts to help with the cost of living.

Government boosts efforts to help young people find their Child Trust Funds
The government will contact thousands of young people about forgotten Child Trust Funds (CTFs) in a bid to reunite account holders with their accounts that are now worth £2,200 on average.

Government must fix 'broken business rates'
The government must take the chance to fix the UK's broken business rates system, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Crime against business putting growth at risk
Decisive action is needed to tackle the 'hidden threat' of crime against businesses damaging growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2026.

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07/05/2026

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.

Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway
There is less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned.

UK government to review mileage rates
The government has confirmed it will review approved mileage rates for business users ahead of a future Budget.

UK businesses should apply now for Va**ng Products Duty
Va**ng-related businesses and supply chains need to register now for Va**ng Products Duty (VPD) and the Va**ng Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, says HMRC.

Government unveils crackdown on late payments
Small businesses to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.

New procurement rules offer SMEs hope
The government's new procurement rules that target opportunities for smaller businesses offer hope to SMEs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Pensioners urged to be alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams
HMRC is warning pensioners to be on high alert for scams as the recovery of Winter Fuel Payments begins this month.

Higher energy prices could leave typical British households £480 worse off this year
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are set to make the median working-age British household £480 worse off this year, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

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17/04/2026

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10/04/2026

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.

HMRC investigations doubles additional tax from large businesses
HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest
HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.

Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers
Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.

Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses
Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.

Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives
The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.

New tax year brings contentious changes
The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 brings contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps
HMRC has launched a new 'Tax Confident' website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.

01/04/2026

A message from Advanta:

Advanta, a Chartered Accountants based in Eastbourne since 2005, is proud to announce the launch of our new brand.

As we celebrate our 21st anniversary, this refreshed identity, including a new logo and updated website reflects who we are today and where we are heading.

We’re excited for this next chapter and look forward to continuing to support our clients for many years to come.

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About Advanta:

Advanta was originally the Eastbourne office of Ashdown Hurrey established in 1982. The Eastbourne office demerged from Ashdown Hurrey in 2005 and today we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike.

26/03/2026

06/03/2026

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.

Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

One million miss self assessment deadline
An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

Getting tax affairs back on track if self assessment deadline was missed
The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax biggest tax change since self assessment
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax this April will be the biggest change to the UK's tax system since self assessment, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group .

Major UK banks agree lending package aimed at SMEs
Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'
Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026.

Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin.

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09/02/2026

Now that the 31st January Self Assessment deadline has passed we thought we’d jump on the trend!

06/02/2026

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help.

Pubs get 15% business rates relief
Pubs and live music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years, the government announced.

Tax timebomb poses existential threat to high streets, government warned
Small businesses such as cafes, shops and hairdressers are facing three years of business rates misery with an average 52% hike in bills, analysis from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed.

Self assessment payments via the HMRC app up 65%
The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their self assessment tax bill has increased by 65% this tax year, according to the tax authority.

UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation
The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework with legislation due by 2027.

UK lenders agree £11 billion SME package
Five major UK banks have agreed a £11 billion lending package aimed at SMEs to support small business growth, the government has announced.

Over 4,800 self assessment scams reported
More than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported since February 2025, according to data released by HMRC.

UK inflation will fall in 2026
The UK can expect to see big falls in the rate of inflation this year, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Government must ramp up its growth strategy, says think tank
Despite falling behind its peers the UK economy could be on the brink of a turnaround so the government must ramp up rather than run-down its growth strategy, says the Resolution Foundation.

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28/01/2026

Due to the busy Self Assessment season, we’ve had to bring in extra help.

Please welcome Bruno, our newest member of the team. 🐶

Bruno is currently:

✔ Studying for his exams
✔ Shadowing senior staff
✔ Specialising in morale boosting
✔ Accepting payment in biscuits

While Bruno won’t be signing off your tax return just yet, he will be ensuring:

• A calm office environment
• Excellent client listening skills
• Zero judgement (unlike HMRC)

Rest assured, all work is still reviewed by fully qualified humans, Bruno is strictly in training… for now.

If you’re still chasing your tax return before the deadline, get in touch.
We promise Bruno won’t chew the paperwork. Probably.