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Category: Tax

Dividend, Property & Savings Tax Updates 2026–27

The UK government has published changes to income tax rates on dividend income, which will take effect from 6 April 2026. The ordinary rate on dividends will rise to 10.75% and the upper rate to 35.75%, while the additional rate remains at 39.35%. Separately, tax rates on property and savings income will change from 6…
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Tax Audits and Compliance in the United Kingdom

Tax Audits and Compliance in the United Kingdom In 2026–2027, HMRC continues to strengthen tax control over businesses in the UK. Tax reviews are increasingly based on digital systems, automated data analysis and risk-based monitoring, allowing authorities to quickly identify errors, inconsistencies or potential compliance issues. The most frequently reviewed areas include:• accuracy of VAT…
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UK VAT 2026–2027

For 2026–2027, the UK VAT registration threshold is £90,000 of annual taxable turnover. Once exceeded, a business must register for VAT and submit returns in line with HMRC and Making Tax Digital requirements. Voluntary registration is also possible and may benefit companies working with VAT-registered clients or those with significant input VAT expenses. If you…
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Updated National Insurance & Personal Allowance Rates

From April 2026, Personal Allowance – the amount of income you can earn before paying income tax – will be updated, along with National Insurance (NI) rates. This means your take-home pay and payroll contributions may change. Employees earning above the primary threshold will pay slightly more or less depending on the new NI bands.…
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Quick Tax Checks

Avoid fines by doing simple tax checks each quarter:• VAT – check invoices and turnover.• PAYE – make sure payroll contributions are up to date.• Corporation Tax – note filing dates and plan payments.• Director loans & dividends – review balances to avoid extra tax.• Digital records – keep accounts ready for HMRC or MTD.…
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Rent-a-Room Relief

Avoid fines by doing simple tax checks each quarter:• VAT – check invoices and turnover.• PAYE – make sure payroll contributions are up to date.• Corporation Tax – note filing dates and plan payments.• Director loans & dividends – review balances to avoid extra tax.• Digital records – keep accounts ready for HMRC or MTD.…
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MTD for Income Tax: Changes for Self-Employed and Landlords

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is a new system introduced by HMRC that changes how self-employed individuals and landlords report their income. Instead of submitting only one annual Self Assessment tax return, taxpayers within the scope of MTD will be required to keep digital records, submit quarterly updates to HMRC, and complete a…
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