Darnells - Totnes

28/05/2026

🌟 Client Feedback Spotlight 🌟

We are thrilled to share some wonderful feedback from one of our valued clients! 🎉

Would you like to learn more about how we can help you and your business? Contact us today to speak with one of our friendly team members. We’re here to assist you!

Totnes: 01803 862446
www.darnells.co.uk/contact/

26/05/2026

Hope you all had a fantastic long weekend and enjoyed the sunshine.

Totnes: 01803 862446
www.darnells.co.uk/contact/

21/05/2026

❗️**Did you know we offer so much more than just accounting?**❗️

At Darnells, our team supports you through every stage of your business journey — from strategic planning and growth advice to day‑to‑day financial management for both you and your business.

For nearly 80 years, we’ve been helping businesses across the Southwest unlock their potential.

✨ Turning good companies into great ones
✨ And great companies into outstanding successes

Want to see how we can help your business thrive?

👉 Visit our website or give our team a call — we’re always happy to help!

📞 01803 862446
🌐 www.darnells.co.uk

14/05/2026

Jason at Accountex ⭐️ Enjoying a great experience

🌟 Accountex 2026 🌟

Louisa, Jason and Mark are having a fantastic time at Accountex this year!

It’s been incredibly inspiring to explore the latest innovations shaping the accounting industry — especially the growing influence of AI and other cutting-edge technologies.

Already feeling excited for what’s next 🚀

12/05/2026

We’re off to Accountex!

Jason will be heading to Accountex London this week, soaking up the latest in accounting, tax, and business innovation.

Exciting times ahead ✨

07/05/2026

📊 UK Tax Receipts Hit Record Highs – What Does This Mean for You?

News that HMRC collected a record £938.8bn in taxes during the 2025/26 tax year is likely to spark mixed reactions. While few would deny the importance of these funds to the wider economy, many middle‑income households continue to feel the pressure as personal finances are increasingly stretched.

Some key figures worth noting:
✅ VAT receipts reached an all‑time high of £180.7bn
✅ National Insurance contributions rose sharply, with PAYE Class 1 employer NICs totalling £143.9bn following the increases introduced in the 2024 Budget
✅ Inheritance Tax receipts hit £8.5bn, marking a fifth consecutive annual record – and this figure is expected to rise further as pensions are brought into scope next year

With the tax burden continuing to grow, it’s never been more important to ensure you’re making full use of all available allowances, reliefs and planning opportunities.

The team at Darnells is here to help you navigate an increasingly complex tax
landscape and make sure you’re not paying more tax than you need to.

Get in touch today to see how we can help.

Contact us on:📞 01803 862446
www.darnells.co.uk

05/05/2026

Get Ahead for the 2025/2026 Tax Year.

Now is the perfect time to start getting your tax information together so you’re prepared early for the 2025/2026 tax year ✅

Organising your records in advance can help:
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Avoid last‑minute rushes
✔️ Make sure you don’t miss any allowable expenses

Think bank statements, invoices, receipts, P60s/P45s, and any income or expense records. A little preparation now can make a big difference later!
Get in touch so we can assist with completing your tax return and make the process as smooth as possible.

Contact us on:📞 01803 862446
www.darnells.co.uk

30/04/2026

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28/04/2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – Important HMRC Update.

Following the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, HMRC have released updated guidance clarifying who may be exempt from quarterly reporting in the first year.

✅ HMRC have confirmed that for the first year of MTD, taxpayers do NOT need to follow the quarterly reporting framework – regardless of their qualifying income – if their 2024/25 tax return includes any of the following:

A claim for averaging relief (farmers, market gardeners, or individuals creating literary or artistic works) using:
• SA103 (individuals)
• SA104 (partnerships)
A claim for qualifying care relief (foster carers or kinship carers)
SA107 supplementary page (income from trusts or estates)
SA109 supplementary page (residence and foreign income and gains)
• Where the individual is not UK resident

If one of the above applies to you, there is no need to contact or apply to HMRC.

Applying for an exemption
Taxpayers who still need to apply for an exemption – for example, those who are digitally excluded – must contact HMRC by phone or in writing. HMRC have advised they aim to respond within 28 days.

✨ This added clarity from HMRC is welcome as taxpayers adapt to the new MTD landscape. However, the first real test will come with the initial quarterly update submissions this summer, which many are now preparing for.

Need advice on how MTD affects you or your business?
Get in touch with our team – we’re here to help.

Totnes: 01803 862446
www.darnells.co.uk/contact/