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HMRC Planned Outages: 26–28 September 2026
HMRC has announced planned maintenance that will affect a number of its online services over the weekend of 26–28 September...
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Accountancy practice M&A: why the right advice goes beyond the transaction
For practice leaders considering a sale, merger or acquisition, the first question should not necessarily be: ‘Who would be interested...
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MTD for Income Tax: Are Accountants Facing Four Tax Seasons?
The first MTD filing deadline created a headache for overstretched accountants, with new quarterly reporting rules contributing to already rising...
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Companies House Moves Strike Off Objections Online from December 2026
Companies House is to stop accepting written email objections from directors trying to avert strike off action in switch to...
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Agent Update: Issue 146
HMRC has published Agent Update Issue 146, with the latest guidance and developments for tax agents and advisers. Key updates...
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From Cash to Crypto – Are Investors Missing Everything in Between?
By James W. Melhuish DipPFS EFADirector, Pocknells Wealth Management Crypto is becoming increasingly difficult for financial professionals to ignore. The...
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If Capital Gains Become Income, What Exactly Are We Taxing?
By James W. Melhuish DipPFS EFA Director, Pocknells Wealth Management There is an old saying that the only certainties in...
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HMRC Agent MFA Deadline: 31 July 2026
This is a reminder that by midnight on Friday 31 July 2026. you must request a multi-factor authentication (MFA) activation for...
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HMRC Agent Update 145: Key Updates for Tax Agents
HMRC Agent Update 145 contains a wide range of technical updates, important reminders and opportunities for tax agents and advisers....
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Planning in Uncertain Times: Why Financial Planning Matters More Than Ever
By James W. Melhuish DipPFS EFA Director, Pocknells Wealth Management If the last few weeks have taught us anything, it’s...
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HMRC P800 Tax Calculation Letters: What Clients Need to Know
A P800 is a tax calculation letter. It tells a taxpayer, based on HMRC end of year review, that they...
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MTD for Income Tax: 7 August Quarterly Update Deadline
HMRC thank you for everything that you are already doing – and have done – to support Making Tax Digital...
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