Joshua Leigh & Co. Blog

A new online service for over 35 million UK taxpayers to control their tax affairs, but why the change?

July 24, 2025 Comments Off on A new online service for over 35 million UK taxpayers to control their tax affairs, but why the change? By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun to roll out its ambitious Transformation Roadmap and the first announcement from this, is a brand-new system for workers to take control of their tax affairs.

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Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?

July 23, 2025 Comments Off on Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright. Read More

Lack of data on UK billionaire tax figures is a concern for all

July 22, 2025 Comments Off on Lack of data on UK billionaire tax figures is a concern for all By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are seeking clarity and understanding after their report revealed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cannot identify how much tax is paid by UK billionaires.

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Why is Wealth Tax a hot topic of discussion?

July 17, 2025 Comments Off on Why is Wealth Tax a hot topic of discussion? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the Autumn Budget approaches, there is plenty of noise surrounding Rachel Reeves’ plans for current tax rates, whether there will be increases, freeze extensions and the potential introduction of new tax rates.

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Saving your money and the planet – How businesses can handle environmental taxes

July 16, 2025 Comments Off on Saving your money and the planet – How businesses can handle environmental taxes By Joshua Leigh & Co

In addition to rising operating costs and economic uncertainty, many businesses are finding themselves at risk of losing out due to environmental taxes.

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Income Tax won’t rise according to Treasury minister – but could a further freeze be on the way?

July 15, 2025 Comments Off on Income Tax won’t rise according to Treasury minister – but could a further freeze be on the way? By Joshua Leigh & Co

With speculation increasing and showing no signs of slowing down surrounding the potential for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget to increase taxes, one Treasury Minister has spoken today, suggesting the ‘headline’ rate of income tax will not increase later this year.

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Are you on HMRC’s radar? The rising cost of money laundering compliance breaches

July 10, 2025 Comments Off on Are you on HMRC’s radar? The rising cost of money laundering compliance breaches By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently published its latest round of penalties for businesses breaching money laundering regulations, and the numbers should make any business owner sit up and take notice.

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How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival

July 9, 2025 Comments Off on How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival By Joshua Leigh & Co

More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about. Read More

Earn extra income? HMRC urges you to file your tax return early

July 8, 2025 Comments Off on Earn extra income? HMRC urges you to file your tax return early By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you have made more than £1,000 from a side hustle last year, you might need to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and the earlier you do it, the better.

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Is your payroll ready for sick pay reform?

July 3, 2025 Comments Off on Is your payroll ready for sick pay reform? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The countdown is on. From April 2026, the Government will overhaul Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as part of its Employment Rights Bill reforms.

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