September 2026 Newsletter

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The Autumn Budget date is confirmed for 28 October 2026, and decisions made before it lands will matter more than those made after. This month’s newsletter explains what that means in practical terms for clients with assets, disposals, or transactions under consideration, alongside September compliance obligations that need attention now. New for September: From 2027,…

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Employee Gifts and Trivial Benefits

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Employers can provide benefits to staff without incurring tax, provided the benefits meet the conditions. HMRC deem some small benefits trivial and, therefore, exempt from tax and reporting obligations. Conditions You don’t have to pay tax on a benefit for your employee if all of the following apply: This is known as a trivial benefit.…

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Christmas Parties: HMRC and Tax

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You’re organising your event; you’ve booked the DJ and the catering, but will you have to keep some budget back for a nasty tax bill, or can you order more vol au vents? When employers provide benefits to their employees, there are usually tax and National Insurance consequences. But provided your staff party meets all…

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