Autumn Budget to be delivered on 26 November

The Autumn Budget will be delivered on 26 November by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury has announced. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest outlook for the economy and public finances will be released on the same day. The Budget outlines the government’s plans for raising or lowering taxes and sets out its spending… Read more…

Homebuyers get bogus SDLT claims warning

Homebuyers are being warned to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) scams, following a landmark Court of Appeal decision. HMRC is warning buyers to be vigilant of tax agents offering to secure (SDLT) repayments on their behalf where repairs are needed to a property they have bought. Some agents have suggested that, for a fee,… Read more…

Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 September 2025. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new rates apply’. The rates only apply to employees using a company car. The advisory fuel rates for journeys undertaken on or… Read more…

Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including: P11D and P11D(b) for tax year 2024/25 PAYE Settlement Agreement – calculations and payment employers PAYE disputed charges Spotlight 69 – liquidation of a Limited Liability Partnership used to avoid Capital Gains Tax implementation of the… Read more…