Self-Assessment
HMRC to Automatically Sign-Up Taxpayers for Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know
HMRC to Automatically Sign-Up Taxpayers for Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know More than 294,000 taxpayers may still need to act—here is how sole traders and landlords can take control of their MTD obligations. HMRC has confirmed that, from September 2026, it will begin automatically signing up taxpayers who should already be using…
Read MoreHMRC’s New Tax Debt Proposals: Could Money Be Taken Directly from Your Bank Account?
HMRC’s New Tax Debt Proposals: Could Money Be Taken Directly from Your Bank Account? HMRC is consulting on plans to extend its debt-recovery powers to lower-value tax debts, potentially allowing monthly payments to be taken directly from a taxpayer’s UK bank or building society account. The proposals are intended for individuals and businesses that persistently…
Read MoreChanges in HMRC Guidance for Spotlight 63 | Kennedys Accounting
Changes in HMRC Guidance for Spotlight 63 | Kennedys Accounting Learn about the latest HMRC Spotlight 63 guidance and what it could mean for landlords and property investors. Book a confidential consultation with Kennedys Accounting today. If you’re a landlord or property investor using a hybrid partnership arrangement, it’s important to keep up to date…
Read MoreShould I Be Worried About HMRC Spotlight 63? | Kennedys Accounting
Should I Be Worried About HMRC Spotlight 63? | Kennedys Accounting Concerned about HMRC Spotlight 63? Find out whether your property structure could be affected and get expert advice from Kennedys Accounting. If you’ve used a hybrid partnership arrangement or another property tax planning structure, you may be wondering whether HMRC Spotlight 63 affects you.…
Read MoreMaking Tax Digital and Student Loans: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know
Making Tax Digital and Student Loans: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know If you are self-employed, a sole trader or a landlord with qualifying income above £50,000, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax now changes how you report your figures to HMRC. If you also repay a student or postgraduate loan, there…
Read MoreWhat is HMRC Spotlight 63? Expert Advice for Landlords | Kennedys Accounting
What is HMRC Spotlight 63? Expert Advice for Landlords | Kennedys Accounting Learn what HMRC Spotlight 63 means for landlords and property investors. Discover who is affected, the risks involved and how Kennedys Accounting can help you stay compliant. HMRC Spotlight 63 is guidance issued by HMRC warning against certain hybrid partnership arrangements used by…
Read MoreHMRC Is Sending Thousands of Crypto Tax Letters — Here’s What UK Crypto Holders Need to Know
HMRC Is Sending Thousands of Crypto Tax Letters — Here’s What UK Crypto Holders Need to Know Crypto tax is no longer something investors can afford to ignore. HMRC is increasing its focus on digital assets, and a growing number of UK investors are being contacted about possible Capital Gains Tax liabilities. Why this matters…
Read MoreFrozen tax thresholds: why now is the time to speak to your accountant
Frozen tax thresholds: why now is the time to speak to your accountant Frozen income tax thresholds are quietly reshaping the UK tax landscape. According to the latest HMRC figures, the number of higher rate taxpayers is expected to reach nearly 8 million in the current tax year, up from 7.29 million in 2025-26 and…
Read MoreMonthly ‘payday’ deductions for 7 million Self-Assessment PAYE taxpayers
Monthly ‘payday’ deductions for 7 million Self-Assessment PAYE taxpayers In a radical move, HMRC has set out plans to end twice-yearly tax bills for the seven million PAYE taxpayers inside self-assessment, with monthly ‘payday’ payments. Following the introduction of mandatory Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for earners down to as low as £20,000 within…
Read MoreThousands of Landlords and Sole Traders have still not signed up for Making Tax Digital
Thousands of Landlords and Sole Traders have still not signed up for Making Tax Digital With less than 60 days to go before the first quarterly filing date for wave one of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, over 400,000 taxpayers have not even registered! Only 336,000 of the first wave of MTD for…
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