The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Details of all the Budget announcements will be made on a special section of the GOV.UK website which will be updated following completion of the Chancellor's first Budget…
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HMRC may be signing you up for Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became compulsory for the first group of sole traders and landlords from 6 April 2026.HMRC is now taking the next step.From September 2026, HMRC is starting to sign up people who it believes should already be using Making Tax Digital, but who have not registered themselves.If you receive a…
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Tax Diary September/October 2026
1 September 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 November 2025. 19 September 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 September 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 September 2026) 19 September 2026 - Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly return for…
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When do you pay Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that may apply when you buy land or property in England or Northern Ireland. It is important to check whether SDLT applies before completing a purchase, as the tax can represent a significant additional cost.SDLT can apply when you buy a freehold property, a new or existing…
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