New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2027

New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will take effect from 1 April 2027, changing how businesses account for chemically recycled plastic and removing pre-consumer plastic waste as an eligible

Cryptoassets: common tax mistakes to avoid

Cryptoassets can create unexpected tax liabilities. HMRC’s guidance highlights several areas where mistake can be made.

Assuming crypto-to-crypto exchanges are tax-free. Exchanging one type of

New customs system for Northern Ireland trade

Businesses using the Trader Support Service (TSS) to move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland need to prepare for a new platform launching soon. From 20 October 2026, all goods movements

HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list

HMRC has published an updated list of deliberate tax defaulters. The list includes individuals, businesses and companies, detailing the amounts on which penalties are due and the exact penalties

UK carbon border tax starts January 2027

Businesses importing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK will face a new carbon tax from 1 January 2027, when the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into effect.

CBAM will apply

Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change

The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed changes include new rules for qualifying stablecoins, crypto asset loans and

Could company distribution rules change?

The tax rules concerning what constitutes a distribution for tax purposes have remained largely unchanged since Corporation Tax was introduced in 1965. HMRC has recently published a consultation

HMRC penalties for failing to notify a tax liability

If you become liable to pay a tax or register for a tax that HMRC has not already been informed about, you must notify HMRC within the relevant time limit. Failing to do so can result in a financial

Amending a mistake on your tax return

What happens if you discover a mistake on your tax return? The good news is that errors can usually be corrected, but it is important to take action as soon as possible to avoid paying the wrong

Records you should keep after submitting your tax return

After submitting your self-assessment return it is important to keep your records used to prepare the return. HMRC may ask to check your return, so it is important to keep the supporting documents and