Blog – Sutton Coldfield Accountancy

HMRC Considering Mandating DD for VAT and PAYE

Written by Tony Shackleford on July 3, 2026.

HMRC have stated that they are considering the mandating of payment of PAYE and VAT by Direct Debit. The advantage of this move, would be to force businesses to make the payments which they should...

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VAT on UBER fares

Written by Tony Shackleford on June 22, 2026.

The current position regarding VAT on UBER fares, is a good illustration of how complex VAT can be. Following a series of tribunal cases and appeals, UBER now charges VAT using the Tour Operator...

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Mansion Tax

Written by Tony Shackleford on June 1, 2026.

In the 2025 budget the Chancellor annnounced the introduction of a mansion tax. Once introduced, properties with a value of £2m or more would face an annual charge of between £2,500 and £7,500....

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Summer 26 VAT Changes

Written by Tony Shackleford on May 26, 2026.

The Chancellor has announced the ‘Great British Summer Saving Scheme’. The main VAT measures are: Reduced VAT rate to be charged on childrens meals. Reduced VAT rate to be charged on...

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Business Mileage Tax Relief

Written by Tony Shackleford on May 26, 2026.

The Chancellor announced last week that the tax relief which can be claimed for business mileage is being changed. The change is backdated to 5 April 2026. From that date a rate of 55p per mile can...

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Personal Allowance Frozen

Written by Tony Shackleford on May 18, 2026.

Personal Allowance will now be frozen at £12,570 until 5 April 2031.

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Additional Disclosures For Directors And Self Assessment Tax Returns

Written by Tony Shackleford on May 11, 2026.

The employment pages of the 2025/2026 tax return includes additional boxes to complete for directors of close companies. The boxes are: Name of the close company. Registration number of this close...

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Accounts Filed At Companies House For Small Companies

Written by Tony Shackleford on May 7, 2026.

During the premiership of Boris Johnson, the government announced its intention to increase the information disclosed in accounts filed at Companies House for small companies. The current regime...

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Employers NIC Change

Written by Tony Shackleford on April 28, 2026.

Following the changes to employers National Insurance Contributions, the government have estimated that the change has resulted in an additional £28 billion being collected in tax.

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Incorrect Notice of Codings

Written by Tony Shackleford on April 27, 2026.

In a recent report it was revealed that HMRC had over charged taxpayers £3.5bn of tax as a result of 5.6m people having incorrect tax codes. Where over payments of tax have arisen, tax payers are...

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