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HMRC Mileage Rate Rises to 55p: 2026 Employer Guide

HMRC Mileage Rate Rises to 55p: 2026 Employer Guide

HMRC's approved mileage rate rose to 55p a mile from 6 April 2026, the first rise since 2011. What UK employers and the self-employed need to do now.

May 29, 20267 min read
FRS 102 Lease Accounting 2026: A Guide for UK SMEs

FRS 102 Lease Accounting 2026: A Guide for UK SMEs

From 1 January 2026, most company leases come onto the balance sheet under amended FRS 102. What UK SMEs need to do for their first reporting period.

May 27, 20269 min read
P11D Deadline 6 July 2026: What UK Employers Must File

P11D Deadline 6 July 2026: What UK Employers Must File

The 2025-26 P11D is due 6 July 2026. Class 1A NIC sits at 15%, late penalties bite per month, and it's the last full year before mandatory payrolling.

May 26, 20269 min read
BADR at 18%: UK Directors Selling or Closing in 2026-27

BADR at 18%: UK Directors Selling or Closing in 2026-27

BADR rate rose to 18% on 6 April 2026 and HMRC is writing to anyone near the £1m lifetime limit. What UK directors must check before exit.

May 21, 20267 min read
Is Your Accountant HMRC-Registered? What 2026 Rules Mean

Is Your Accountant HMRC-Registered? What 2026 Rules Mean

From 18 May 2026, every UK tax adviser who deals with HMRC must register and meet new minimum standards. Here is how to check your accountant qualifies.

May 19, 20267 min read
National Living Wage £12.71: Employer Payroll Checklist 2026

National Living Wage £12.71: Employer Payroll Checklist 2026

The NLW rose to £12.71 from 1 April 2026 and the Fair Work Agency launched a week later. What UK employers need to check now to stay compliant.

May 14, 20268 min read
UK Quarterly VAT Returns 2026-27: MTD Deadlines & Penalties

UK Quarterly VAT Returns 2026-27: MTD Deadlines & Penalties

Quarterly VAT return dates for 2026-27, the MTD points system explained, software that meets HMRC rules, and how to dodge a £200 penalty.

May 12, 20268 min read
Cash Flow Management for UK Small Businesses: 2026 Guide

Cash Flow Management for UK Small Businesses: 2026 Guide

How UK small businesses can manage cash flow in 2026: rolling forecasts, late-payment defences, and what the new legislation means for you.

May 8, 20268 min read
MTD Record Keeping: What Sole Traders Must Get Right

MTD Record Keeping: What Sole Traders Must Get Right

What digital records sole traders and landlords must keep under MTD for Income Tax, how digital links work, and common mistakes to avoid.

May 6, 20268 min read