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Self Assessment deadline incoming – 100 days to go
Self Assessment customers have just 100 days to file their tax return for the 2025 to 2026 tax year and pay any tax owed.
Buying a block of fees? How to fund it without hurting your cash flow
Buying a client book is the quickest way for a practice to grow, but paying for it can squeeze cash. By Simon Palmer of Smart Funding Solutions explains how lenders can look at fee block purchases and how to time the dea...
Starting early is key to less stress around Self Assessment
Customers encouraged to start their Self Assessment tax return well ahead of the 31 January deadline.
From tax return to tax investigation - HMRC trends for tax agents
The UK tax system is currently undergoing a major shift that goes beyond specific legislation to the purpose of HMRC and to HMRC’s view of taxpayers and tax advisor intentions towards the UK tax system. This shift has ha...
Improved Self Assessment registration service launched
Customers who have income to declare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year encouraged to register for Self Assessment now.
Get ahead with 2024/25 tax returns
Are you aware of the key changes to income tax self assessment (ITSA) returns for 2024/25? From the extension of the cash basis to new tax return boxes for cryptoassets, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a guide, and looks ah...
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