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22/07/2026
ISA Reforms on the way
The government is consulting on a new ISA to replace the Lifetime ISA (LISA). It will be available to anyone aged 18+, removing the LISA's upper age limit of 40. This reflects the rising ages of first-time buyers. Read More...
 
State pensioners receiving new 'earnings limit' tax codesRetirees reclaiming larger pension tax refunds
HMRC is sending updated tax codes to state pensioners who exceeded the earnings limit for the Winter Fuel Payment. These letters began going out in June...
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New HMRC figures show large refunds reclaimed in early 2026. Thousands of retirees reclaimed money after being overtaxed on flexible pension withdrawals...
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) uptake is far behind requirements
Fewer than half of sole traders required to join MTD have registered. Only 400,000 sign-ups have occurred since the start of the financial year..
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August Questions and AnswersAugust Key Dates

Q: I've heard that making charitable donations can increase my tax-free Personal Allowance. How does this work, exactly? Answer

Q: How does investing in an Enterprise Investment Scheme help to reduce Inheritance Tax exposure, now that pensions are going to be included from next April? Answer

Q: As a self-employed owner of an SME, what is the most tax efficient way for me to pay myself?Answer

Newsletter issue – August 2026

1st

  • Corporation Tax payments are due for companies with a year-end of 31st October.

19th

  • For employers operating PAYE, this is the deadline to send an Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to claim any reduction on what you'll owe HMRC.
  • It is also the deadline for employers operating PAYE to pay HMRC by post, for July.

22nd

  • Deadline for employers operating PAYE to pay HMRC electronically, for July.

31st

  • Corporation Tax Returns (CT600 form) are due for companies with a year-end of 31st August.
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