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The Spring 2026 Newsletter is here!
March 31, 2026The Spring 2026 Newsletter is here! Our latest spring newsletter can be found below for all the latest in tax news. What to expect inside: Income tax to become even more convoluted! Supply of catering services VAT on supply of care staff Capital allowances update Minimum wage workers Statutory payments An unannounced tax rise Penalties can
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What Time Is the Spring Statement 2026?
March 3, 2026What Time Is the Spring Statement 2026? If you’re searching: “What time is the Spring Statement?” Here’s what you need to know. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement speech is expected to begin in the House of Commons shortly after 12:30 GMT on Tuesday. The exact start time can vary slightly depending on parliamentary business earlier in
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How Is the UK Economy Doing in 2026?
March 3, 2026How Is the UK Economy Doing in 2026? Since taking office in July 2024, the Labour government has made economic growth its central priority. However, as we move through 2026, there are growing questions about whether the UK economy is expanding quickly enough. With GDP growth modest, inflation still above target, unemployment edging up, and
Read More The Spring Newsletter is here!
March 4, 2025The Spring Newsletter is here! Our latest spring newsletter can be found below for all the latest in tax news. What to expect inside: What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond Employers’ NICs Increases on the Way Have You Overclaimed R&D Relief? Claiming Income Tax Relief When You Have No Income Interest Rates on
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Impact of the New Tipping Act for Hospitality Businesses
October 3, 2024Impact of the New Tipping Act for Hospitality Businesses: What You Need to Know From October 2024, the introduction of the Tipping Act brings significant changes to how tips, gratuities, and service charges must be handled in the hospitality industry. This legislation addresses long-standing concerns about fairness and transparency in how tips are distributed to
Read More The Autumn Newsletter is here!
September 5, 2024The Autumn Newsletter is here! Our latest Autumn newsletter can be found below for all the latest in tax news. What to expect inside: Tax reform is on the way R&D requires expertise Furnished holiday lets Private school fees Tax misconceptions New process for tax repayments CIS update A dip into pool cars! Same
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The End of Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) and What It Means for Property Owners The end of Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) is a significant change in the tax landscape that will affect many property owners. As Merranti Accounting, we want to ensure you understand the implications and how to navigate this transition effectively. What are
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Children have become less taxing!
June 10, 2024High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) and PAYE Update – April 2024 Changes From 6 April 2024, major changes took effect to both the High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) and PAYE Real-Time Information (RTI) reporting for salary advances. These updates bring meaningful relief for families affected by the HICBC and reduce administrative burdens for employers managing
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No trading means no BADR
June 10, 2024Business Asset Disposal Relief – Trading or Investment? Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), which replaced Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) in 2020, continues to offer valuable tax savings to qualifying business owners — but only where strict conditions are met. Although BADR operates in much the same way as its predecessor, its scope has narrowed significantly. The
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Goodbye to furnished holiday lets
June 10, 2024End of Furnished Holiday Letting (FHL) Tax Reliefs – Major Changes from April 2025 For forty years, the UK’s Furnished Holiday Letting (FHL) regime has offered generous tax advantages. These benefits are for landlords providing short-term accommodation that meets specific criteria. These rules have long been more favourable than those for standard residential property letting.
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