Financial & Business News – April 2026

Those responsible for the accounts and tax compliance of private limited companies must ensure they are

When a sole trader or partnership transfers a business to a company, a chargeable gain may arise. This is

If you are self-employed, it is important to understand which car and travel costs are allowable for tax

The settlements legislation is designed to ensure that where a settlor retains an interest in settled

The VAT Flat Rate Scheme is designed to simplify the way a business accounts for VAT and, in doing so,

Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting,

1 May 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 July 2025. 19 May 2026 - PAYE and

From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and businesses

Energy costs remain a significant pressure on household budgets, and reducing consumption continues to be

Private Residence Relief (PRR) can be a valuable Capital Gains Tax relief when you sell your home. In

The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt.

Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is an easy and secure way to manage your tax online. You can use it to

The new Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) are being introduced from 1 October 2026.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax began on 6 April 2026 for qualifying taxpayers. Those with

The rules on claiming tax relief for working from home are changing for the new 2026-27 tax year. In most

Paternity Leave As of Monday, 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 will fundamentally

The government has announced a package of measures designed to tackle unfair price increases and

Businesses that collect or use personal information must comply with UK data protection law. Personal

The Chancellor has set out a package of measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures while also

The Capital Gains Tax rate for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) rose from 14% to 18% on 6 April

The rate of Corporation Tax a company pays depends on its level of taxable profits. For companies with

There is a wide range of government-backed support available for UK businesses that want to start

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and

It is important to understand both when VAT registration is required and the ongoing obligations that

Stock turnover management is one of the most important drivers of business profitability, cash flow

Many businesses have spare capacity that could generate additional income with relatively little

If you are self-employed or receive rental income, now is the time to check whether Making Tax Digital

The VAT treatment of car leasing is an important consideration for businesses that incurs VAT on these

The Marriage Allowance applies to married couples and civil partners where one partner does not pay

Rolling over capital gains can be an effective way for business owners to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT)