21/07/2026

August Newsletter

Welcome to this month’s Tax Tips & News, our newsletter designed to keep you one step ahead of the taxman.

We are committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a penny more in tax than is necessary and they receive useful tax and business advice and support throughout the year.

Please contact us for advice on your own specific circumstances. We’re here to help!

ISA Reforms on the way

The government is consulting on a new ISA to replace the Lifetime ISA (LISA). It will be available to anyone aged 18+, removing the LISA's upper age limit of 40. This reflects the rising ages of first-time buyers. Read More...

State pensioners receiving new 'earnings limit' tax codes

HMRC is sending updated tax codes to state pensioners who exceeded the earnings limit for the Winter Fuel Payment. These letters began going out in June. Read More...

Retirees reclaiming larger pension tax refunds

New HMRC figures show large refunds reclaimed in early 2026. Thousands of retirees reclaimed money after being overtaxed on flexible pension withdrawals. Read More...

Making Tax Digital (MTD) uptake is far behind requirements

Fewer than half of sole traders required to join MTD have registered. Only 400,000 sign-ups have occurred since the start of the financial year Read More...

August Questions and Answers

Q: I've heard that making charitable donations can increase my tax-free Personal Allowance. How does this work, exactly? Read More...

August Key Dates

1st: Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st October. Read More...

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