Making Tax Digital
May 2026 Newsletter
As we move deeper into the 2026/27 tax year, May is often the month when April’s changes stop feeling theoretical and start becoming practical. The rush of year-end processing may have eased, but employers are now focused on issuing P60s, checking that payroll has rolled over correctly and getting ahead of benefits reporting before summer…
Read MoreApril 2026 Newsletter
As the 2026/27 tax year begins, April is one of the busiest and most important months in the tax calendar. This year, the timing feels even more pronounced because Easter falls right at the start of the new tax year, with Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April in England and…
Read MoreMarch 2026 Newsletter
As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year and prepare for the start of 2026/27 on 6 April, March is a critical planning month for business owners, landlords and individuals. Alongside the Spring statement delivered on 3 March, several structural changes to tax administration and employment costs are coming into effect. Digital reporting,…
Read MoreAre You Ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the most significant change to the Self Assessment regime since the introduction of electronic filing in 2000. It represents a fundamental shift from annual reporting to digital, quarterly submissions. As Accounts Partner at Mercian Accountants, Jake Holdroyd is already working with clients to prepare for these changes. Below, he outlines…
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