by Michele Fensom | Apr 23, 2026 | Income Tax
The 2025–26 tax year ended on 5 April 2026, and attention now turns to filing your self-assessment tax return. While many leave this until the last minute, there are advantages to filing early. There are two ways to file your return. You can submit a paper...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 23, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax
For most capital gains realised in the 2026–27 tax year, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is reported and paid by 31 January 2028 via the self-assessment system. This applies to gains on assets such as shares, investments and commercial property. However, UK residential...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 23, 2026 | Employee Benefits
Employees who receive fuel from their employer for private use in a company car can avoid paying the car fuel benefit charge by reimbursing the full cost of the private fuel. This process, known as "making good," requires the employee to repay the employer...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 23, 2026 | General
Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025 from those earning over £35,000 a year. While the process will affect nearly two million people, most will see...
by Michele Fensom | Apr 20, 2026 | Employment Law
Annual leave & holiday pay (effective April 2026) From 6 April, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 has introduced strict new record-keeping duties, requiring employers to maintain detailed records of annual leave, carried-over holiday, and holiday pay. Employers...
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