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Traffic management under CIS: changing lanes
HMRC’s revised approach to traffic management services under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), introduced from 1 March 2025, continues to create practical and compliance challenges for bu
Pension withdrawals and consolidations: unintended consequences
The UK pensions system is designed to reward long-term saving. However, in practice, the transition from accumulation to decumulation is rarely a smooth path.
Online platform reporting: increased HMRC scrutiny
Digital platforms have become a normal route to market for individuals and businesses, with almost 4 million sellers using them in 2025.
Marshmallow pies: a sticky case for VAT
The VAT treatment of food is a good example of how a simple, widely known tax rule is actually subject to considerable complexity and, consequently, much confusion.
The Capital Goods Scheme: long-term VAT recovery
In ‘Demystifying partial exemption: getting VAT recovery right’ (March 2026, Tax Adviser), we explored the fundamentals of partial exemption – the process of determining how much VAT a business can
The landlord challenge: adapting to MTD for Income Tax
The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.
Savings for disabled people: the case for a simpler approach
For many disabled people, and for those who support them, the ability to build up savings can be critical.
Property commencement rules: a case for an earlier start
This article examines HMRC’s interpretation of when a UK property business commences and considers whether the statutory framework supports an alternative analysis.
Preserving heritage: a changing inheritance tax landscape
Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.
