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HMRC targets Electronic Sales Suppression

Proposed new software standards likely to make tax audits easier The government is consulting on potential measures that target Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS). Proposals include the introduction of new software…

External examiners mark HMRC’s performance as ‘Poor’

Report sheds light on challenges facing HMRC and the impact on taxpayers The latest annual report from the Charter Stakeholder Group remains highly critical of HMRC’s service performance, with scores…

Free, hands-on cyber consultancy available for SMEs

Can Cyber Essentials help make your business more secure from online threats? Cyber Advisors are offering free 30-minute consultations to help small businesses get started with cybersecurity.  As smaller businesses…

Deadline for first Making Tax Digital quarterly update fast approaching

Are you ready to file? Sole traders and landlords that are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) to report their earnings are due to send their first quarterly update…

Andy Burnham’s new government, a balancing act

VAT reduction, cap on public transport and business rates cut announced Andy Burnham’s first days as Prime Minister have been marked by a flurry of announcements designed to show that…

Tax E-news – August 2026

We welcome you to the August edition of our Tax Newsletter. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you wish to discuss in more detail any…

Upcoming deadlines for SME reporting to HMRC

Dates for your diary PAYE Settlement Agreement The deadline for applying for a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) or making any amendments to an existing PSA is 5 July following the…

Why every business needs a business plan

See how a business plan can help your business grow You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down to write a business…

How an employer can use non-disclosure agreements

Guidelines from ACAS on NDAs Employers may worry about the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) following a series of press stories that have highlighted the abuse of the system. The…

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