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HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

April 2, 2026 Comments Off on HMRC confirms how sole traders and landlords can exit Making Tax Digital for Income Tax By Joshua Leigh & Co

Just days ahead of the initial phase of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, HMRC has confirmed the exit options for sole traders and landlords who fall below the annual qualifying income threshold.

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Only 57 per cent of UK SMEs rely on accountants – Could the rest be holding their business back?

April 1, 2026 Comments Off on Only 57 per cent of UK SMEs rely on accountants – Could the rest be holding their business back? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Running your business can feel like a constant juggling act of trying to manage rising costs and staying on top of compliance.

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Are close companies about to have more reporting requirements?

March 31, 2026 Comments Off on Are close companies about to have more reporting requirements? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the steady expansion of reporting obligations continues, it seems that the time has come for close companies to face greater scrutiny.

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Has your payroll accounted for an early Easter Bank Holiday?

March 26, 2026 Comments Off on Has your payroll accounted for an early Easter Bank Holiday? By Joshua Leigh & Co

I am sure many of us can’t wait for the long Easter weekend to get here. If it feels like it has come early this year, you are correct.

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Are you paying yourself as tax efficiently as possible in 2026?

March 25, 2026 Comments Off on Are you paying yourself as tax efficiently as possible in 2026? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Not everyone has the freedom to decide how they are paid or to structure their income in the most tax-efficient way.

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Does being on maternity leave make you exempt from Making Tax Digital?

March 24, 2026 Comments Off on Does being on maternity leave make you exempt from Making Tax Digital? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Given that it is the biggest overhaul to the way that taxes are filed in decades, it is no wonder that Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has a whole host of additional considerations to manage.

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HMRC sets its sights on side hustlers again

March 19, 2026 Comments Off on HMRC sets its sights on side hustlers again By Joshua Leigh & Co

More than £55 billion worth of side hustle sales data is to be handed to HMRC by platforms, as the tax authority ramps up compliance on small online traders and service providers.

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Why are taxpayers still ignoring the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline?

March 18, 2026 Comments Off on Why are taxpayers still ignoring the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now less than three weeks away, yet the majority of affected taxpayers have still not registered.

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Will HMRC go online-only in the future?

March 17, 2026 Comments Off on Will HMRC go online-only in the future? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Fresh off a wave of regulatory changes designed to improve transparency and efficiency with filings, business owners are having to take stock of new administrative responsibilities.

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Reinvesting in your business? How rollover relief can help manage Capital Gains Tax

March 12, 2026 Comments Off on Reinvesting in your business? How rollover relief can help manage Capital Gains Tax By Joshua Leigh & Co

When a business sells an asset such as property, land or equipment, the resulting gain can trigger a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability.

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