Tax E-news – Setember 2026
We welcome you to the September edition of our Tax Newsletter. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you wish to discuss in more detail any of the points highlighted. BENEFITS IN KIND: MANDATORY PAYROLLING FROM 6 APRIL 2027 Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) will begin from 6 April […]
Mandatory Direct Debit proposed for VAT and PAYE payments
Businesses may face changes to how they pay tax The government has published a consultation on proposals that will require most VAT-registered businesses and employers to pay VAT and PAYE liabilities by Direct Debit. The aim is to reduce late payment and simplify the payment process. HMRC consider that automating the payment process by […]
HMRC targets Electronic Sales Suppression
Proposed new software standards likely to make tax audits easier The government is consulting on potential measures that target Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS). Proposals include the introduction of new software standards for Point of Sale systems. In recent years, ESS has been the subject of government reports, consultations and new legislation, yet it remains […]
External examiners mark HMRC’s performance as ‘Poor’
Report sheds light on challenges facing HMRC and the impact on taxpayers The latest annual report from the Charter Stakeholder Group remains highly critical of HMRC’s service performance, with scores either stagnant or deteriorating across most standards. Alongside poor scores for responsiveness and ease of use, the report highlights overwhelmingly negative feedback on Making Tax […]
Free, hands-on cyber consultancy available for SMEs
Can Cyber Essentials help make your business more secure from online threats? Cyber Advisors are offering free 30-minute consultations to help small businesses get started with cybersecurity. As smaller businesses become more frequently targeted, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is reiterating the need for them to be more robust in their approach to digital […]
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