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Key Tax Changes
There are some key tax changes that came into effect in April 2025, to be aware of: Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs):...
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Apr 133 min read


Top 5 reasons why you should submit your self-assessment tax return early
Filing early helps you: Find out what your tax liability is sooner, which helps with budgeting Get any tax refunds quicker, improving...
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Apr 81 min read


HMRC are now sending tax refund updates by text message
HMRC have begun using text messages to update taxpayers with progress of their claim for those who have requested a Self Assessment tax...
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Apr 71 min read


Tax Planning for Agricultural Land Sales
As agricultural land values are increasing, and even more consideration is being given to what should be done with your land in the...
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Apr 42 min read


Key Points from the Spring Statement
Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday 26th March. The announcement was was more focused on spending, however there...
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Mar 283 min read


HMRC to use your voice as your password
It has been announced that callers to HMRC will be able to use their voice as a password in a bid to speed up calls. They have been...
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Mar 241 min read


Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax
Written by: Ffion Bainbridge – MTD specialist ffion@shepherdpartnership.com What is Making Tax Digital for Income Tax? MTD for...
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Mar 184 min read


Key Tax Dates: April 2025
Here's a list of key UK tax dates and deadlines for the upcoming month. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions...
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Mar 171 min read


Voluntary Digital Disclosure Service
What is the Voluntary Digital Disclosure Service? HMRC have created the Voluntary Digital Disclosure Service to encourage people to...
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Mar 173 min read


Change to rules for reporting income from side hustles
Changes were announced recently which are to be introduced to those with very small amounts of trading income. The actual...
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Mar 141 min read


Employers need to get ready for Statutory Neonatal Care Leave and Pay
A new statutory entitlement to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay is to be introduced from 6 April 2025. Employed parents whose babies are...
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Mar 122 min read


Personal end of tax year planning for 2024/25
A lot has happened over the last year. Have you reviewed your personal financial affairs recently? With the 5 April 2025 tax year end...
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Mar 77 min read


End of year tax planning for businesses
Most unincorporated businesses now have a year end which aligns with the tax year and many companies have a 31 March year end. As the...
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Mar 75 min read


Farming News: Receiving Delinked Payments
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) replaced the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in England with delinked payments in 2024. The 2023 scheme year...
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Mar 61 min read


How do different industries and products affect the UK economy?
The Office for National Statistics have created a tool to explore how a selected product or service is used in the UK economy, and the...
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Mar 41 min read


Nearly half of pension savers are missing out
The government automatically tops up any money paid into a personal pension by 20 per cent. But analysis shows that over 2.3m...
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Mar 41 min read


Further clarity on the tax treatment of double cab pick-up trucks
HMRC has very recently updated its guidance once again on the tax treatment of double cab pick-up trucks to give further clarity as to...
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Mar 31 min read


Confirm the identity of someone representing HMRC
Anyone who is representing HMRC will always identify themselves and explain why they are contacting you when they visit you. You can...
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Feb 281 min read


Introduction of new data collection items within RTI submissions withdrawn
Plans announced under the previous government which would have required employers to provide more detailed employee hours data, through...
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Feb 211 min read


Time running out to top up your state pension – deadline 5th April 2025
As we have previously highlighted, the 5th April 2025 deadline to fill gaps in your National Insurance record is almost upon us. Taking...
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Feb 182 min read
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