Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know in September 2026
What is changing? Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax became mandatory from 6 April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000. Affected taxpayers need to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC using compatible software. Why is September 2026 important? From September 2026, HMRC is beginning to sign…
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New UK Rules: What Businesses Need to Know About Trading Tech Goods
Recent changes in the UK mean that businesses trading goods internationally, especially electronics like chips or tech components, need to be more careful than before. The UK government is increasing checks on products that can be used for both everyday civilian and more sensitive military purposes. These are often called “dual use” goods. Even if…
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Is Your Business Ready for Making Tax Digital?
If you’re self-employed or earn income from rental properties, you’ve probably heard about Making Tax Digital (MTD). While the new rules may sound complicated, the good news is that, with a little preparation, the transition can be straightforward. From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 will need to keep digital…
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New UK Rules: What Businesses Need to Know About Trading Tech Goods
Recent changes in the UK mean that businesses trading goods internationally, especially electronics like chips or tech components, need to be more careful than before. The UK government is increasing checks on products that can be used for both everyday civilian and more sensitive military purposes. These are often called “dual use” goods. Even if…
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Key UK Tax and Business Changes to Watch from 2026
From April 2026, a number of important tax and business changes announced in the 2025 Budget are expected to start affecting businesses, investors, and employers across the UK. While some of these measures may appear technical at first glance, their practical impact could be significant. Among the main changes is the reduction in Inheritance Tax…
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Working from home in 2026: the “£6 a week” tax claim is ending — what to do now
If you’re an employee who works from home and has been claiming tax relief for extra household costs, a big change is coming. HMRC is removing the process that lets employees claim an Income Tax deduction for non-reimbursed additional homeworking expenses from April 2026. In plain English: if you pay the extra costs yourself (heating, electricity,…
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