Tax News

QuickBooks Price Increase 2026: What Changed and What Are Your Options?

QuickBooks raised UK prices by up to 50% in January 2026. Here's what changed, what you're now paying, and the alternatives worth considering.

15 Feb 20269 min read

7 Tax Changes Hitting UK Ltd Company Directors on 6 April 2026

Major tax changes taking effect 6 April 2026: dividend tax rise, CT penalties doubled, capital allowances, WFH relief scrapped, and more. What directors need to do now.

13 Feb 20267 min read

Benefits in Kind — Mandatory Payrolling from April 2026

HMRC is making payrolling of benefits in kind mandatory from April 2026. Find out which benefits are affected, how it works, and what directors need to do.

Business Asset Disposal Relief Rate Rising to 18% from April 2026

BADR is rising from 14% to 18% in April 2026, halving the tax saving when you sell your business. Here is what the change means and whether to act before the deadline.

Capital Allowances Changing April 2026 — WDA Drops from 18% to 14%

The main writing-down allowance drops from 18% to 14% in April 2026, but a new 40% first-year allowance softens the blow. Here's what to buy and when.

Companies House ID Verification — Every Director Must Act by November 2026

Mandatory identity verification for all UK company directors and PSCs starts now, with full enforcement by November 2026. Here's what to do.

Corporation Tax Late Filing Penalties Doubling from April 2026

HMRC is doubling corporation tax late filing penalties from April 2026. The initial fine rises from £100 to £200. Here's the full penalty timeline.

13 Feb 20267 min read

Dividend Tax Rising to 10.75% in April 2026 — What It Costs You

Dividend tax rates increase on 6 April 2026. Basic rate rises to 10.75%, higher rate to 35.75%. See worked examples and what to do before April.

13 Feb 20267 min read

Employer NI at 15% — One Year On

Employer NI rose to 15% with the threshold dropping to £5,000 in April 2025. One year on, here's what it actually cost small companies and what comes next.

HMRC Interest Rates at 7.75% — Why Late Payment Costs More Than Ever

HMRC late payment interest is now 7.75%. See what a late corporation tax or self-assessment bill actually costs, plus six ways to avoid it.

13 Feb 20266 min read

Income Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031 — The £55 Billion Stealth Tax

The personal allowance and higher rate threshold are frozen until 2031. Here is what fiscal drag means for UK company directors and how to plan around it.

MTD for Income Tax Starts April 2026 — What Landlord-Directors Need to Know

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launches April 2026 for income over £50k. Directors with rental or self-employed income must report quarterly.

National Living Wage Rising to £12.71 — What Employers Need to Budget

The National Living Wage rises to £12.71/hour from April 2026. Combined with 15% employer NI, here is the true cost per employee and how to plan for it.