Making Tax Digital
August 2026 Newsletter
August arrives with a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, a packed set of deadlines, and the clearest signal yet that the Autumn Budget will bring significant tax changes. For businesses and individuals with assets, disposals, or investment decisions under consideration, the next few months matter more than usual. August also brings a number of immediate…
Read MoreJuly 2026 Newsletter
July arrives against a backdrop of significant political change. Keir Starmer’s resignation on 22 June has raised questions about the direction of tax policy ahead of an Autumn Budget, and clients with disposals or transactions under consideration should read the planning section below before acting. Alongside the politics, July brings two back-to-back payment deadlines, the…
Read MoreMay 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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