May 2026 Newsletter

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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…

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April 2026 Newsletter

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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…

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New Increase to Statutory Legacy on Intestacy

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From July 26th (2023), the government has confirmed an increase to the Statutory Legacy on intestacy, from £270,000 to £322,000 (fixed net sum). When someone who has children passes away without a Will (otherwise known as “intestate”), this is the value of personal possessions that the surviving spouse or civil partner is entitled to first,…

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Is Your Accountant Retiring? What You Need to Do

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Has your accountant let you know that they’re retiring? Not sure of your next steps? There are several factors influencing accountants to retire early – and it’s not just because they’ve reached a certain age. The impact of the Covid pandemic and changes in the profession has led many to reconsider their role, which means…

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