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26/10/2026

Alert for UK and India workers: National Insurance rules just changed! If you started a temporary job abroad between July 2025 and July 2026, your social security setup might stay the same for up to 52 weeks. Indian staff in the UK don't need extra certificates, but UK employees in India should check if they need one. Employers, it's time to review your international assignments. Find out why this matters for your payroll and contracts now.

The UK–India Double Contributions Convention (DCC), which came into force on 15 July 2026 alongside the countries’ trade agreement, aims to prevent employees and employers paying social security contributions in both countries. It reciprocally extends the exemption period for eligible

26/10/2026

Alert: New tax letters are on their way for those with savings interest in 2025-26. You might get more than one notice if HMRC updates their records. Wondering if it affects you? Find out why it matters and what to check now.

HMRC is beginning to issue tax calculation letters (P800) and Simple Assessment notices (PA302) to collect any tax owed on bank and building society interest earned during the 2025-26 tax year. Some taxpayers may already have received a Simple Assessment for the 2025-26 tax year that did

23/10/2026

Alert: Exchanging or spending crypto isn't always tax-free and could catch you out. Keep records and check if you owe tax before it's too late. Find out why this matters now.

Cryptoassets can create unexpected tax liabilities. HMRC’s guidance highlights several areas where mistake can be made. Assuming crypto-to-crypto exchanges are tax-free. Exchanging one type of cryptoasset for another can count as a disposal for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purpose

22/10/2026

HMRC confirms £42.8 billion tax debt is still outstanding — but recovery efforts have nearly doubled compared to previous years. Curious about how they're tackling old debts and helping those struggling to pay? Read on to find out more.

HMRC has revealed that it had £42.8 billion in outstanding tax debt at the end of March 2025, equivalent to 5% of total tax receipts. The figures appear in its corporate report, The HMRC tax debt strategy – update. The report also highlighted progress in recovering un

21/10/2026

All ready at Gillingham School careers evening, discussing problem solving, and opportunities in accountancy. Come and say Hello to Craig and Chris, who can talk all things tax and business.

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 income exceeds your Personal Allowance. This applies whether you receive the State Pension, a workplace pension or a personal pension. Your total taxable income can include the basic or new State Pension, Addition

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 2025-26 may be able to pay it through PAYE rather than completing a self-assessment tax return solely to report the charge. The HICBC applies where an individual or their partner receives Child Benefit and the indi

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 refunds of VAT following a recent Court of Appeal ruling, although the position remains subject to further legal proceedings. HMRC recently published a brief explaining the implications of the Court of Appeal&rsquo

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 new mandatory reporting requirements that came into effect from the 2025-26 tax year. The changes mainly affect directors of close companies, including many owner-managed and family businesses. Previously, dire

18/10/2026