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We are a firm of Chartered Certified accountants providing accountancy and taxation services from our Local business

30/10/2026

New rules are changing how plastic packaging tax works from April 2027. Businesses will face fresh requirements on recycled plastic, including chemical recycling and record-keeping. What does this mean for packaging and your products? Find out why it matters now.

New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will take effect from 1 April 2027, changing how businesses account for chemically recycled plastic and removing pre-consumer plastic waste as an eligible source of recycled content.

29/10/2026

Big news for SMEs eyeing R&D tax relief! You can now get advance assurance on tricky parts of your claim before you submit it. Curious how this could smooth your claim process? Read on to discover which new options might fit your business needs.

HMRC offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) two voluntary advance assurance services to help provide greater certainty about Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims before they are submitted. You can choose either a new targeted advance assurance service (also known as the advance...

28/10/2026

HMRC is speeding up National Insurance refunds with a new automated system! If you've received a letter, check the details carefully and respond online or by post. Don't ignore it – you could be owed money. Stay alert for scams and find out how to verify genuine HMRC communications. Read on to see if you're affected.

HMRC has introduced an automated payment process to speed up refunds for people who may have overpaid National Insurance contributions. The process has been in use since early summer, according to HMRC’s latest Agent Update.

27/10/2026

Heads up employers: New rules mean payroll reporting for company benefits is changing. Want to know if you'll need to act and when? Read on to stay ahead of the curve.

From 6 April 2027, employers must payroll taxable benefits in kind and expenses in real time, including company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel, and employer-provided medical benefits. Most other benefits will become subject to mandatory payrolling from April 2028, while employment-related loans and....

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 employees ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Manchester House, High Street, Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
DT102LL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01963 363386

Website

http://www.evansco.biz/

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